near Springer Mountain
GA
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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
The Historic
Appalachian National Scenic Trail meanders north/south for
approximately 2167 miles following the ancient Appalachian Mountain
chain through fourteen states in the Eastern United States. The
southern terminus is atop Springer Mountain in Northern Georgia. The
northern terminus is atop Baxter Peak on Mount Katahdin in Central
Maine. The trail was conceived in the early 1900's, and was
completed in the 1930's. The Appalachian Trail corridor has been
designated a National Park and is administered by the National Park
Service and the Appalachian Trail Conference, and is maintained by
volunteers...
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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
COMMUNITY
In 1948, a young man donned a backpack and
hiked the entire distance along the Appalachian Trail as one
continuous journey. This began the "thru-hiking" tradition which is
very popular today. The Appalachian Trail Conference has adopted the
term "2000 miler" to describe hikers that have completed the entire
trail, whether thru-hiking or "section hiking". Section hikers are
those that complete the whole trail a bit at a time. Most of the
people that hike on the Appalachian Trail, though, are vacation
hikers, weekend hikers, and day-hikers. There are as many reasons
for hiking along the Appalachian Trail as there are
hikers...
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Laurel Fork Gorge
TN
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ABOUT HIKE-USA
HIKE-USA was formed in
1997 and, that year, had a successful supported northbound
end-to-end adventure hike of the Appalachian Trail. Since then,
HIKE-USA has assisted many hikers to enjoy the wonders of the trail.
The owner of HIKE-USA will be your host for most of the adventures
below. His name is Richard Mann, but the name he uses ( his
trailname ) is PITTSBURGH. When emailing or calling, you will
be talking with TINK, a very special lady that can answer all of
your questions...
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SUPPORTED ADVENTURE
HIKING
It is our goal to provide you with an exciting and
rewarding un-guided hiking, or multi-recreational, adventure.
Our support vehicle(s) will carry your food, water, supplies, and
gear while you hike with only the necessities for the day. In the
evenings, you will tent as a group at trailheads or at campgrounds.
Occasionally we will head for town. When in town, you will stay in
motel rooms, and eat at restaurants. When tenting, you will set up
and tear down your own tents, and cook your own meals...
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Southern
Vermont
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JOIN US FOR AN ADVENTURE
Supported hiking is what we do. We take the pack off of your back, and allow you to hike long-distances unburdened. The Appalcahian Trail is the trail that we know best, but any trail will do. Vacation from work? Break from school? Mid-life crisis? Just retired? Get at least five people together, give us a call, and we'll schedule your hike. When you call, you'll speak with a special lady named "Tink". She'll have an answer to most of your questions. She's a hard one to stump. You'll hopefully call at least six months before you intend to hike. Later will probably work, but the early bird gets the worm. All of our adventures are custom made for you. If you book a group of five or more people, and you are one of the participants within that group, your hike is half cost - eight or more people, and your hike is cost free. Call or email today...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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MAIL DROP
SERVICE
Our food and supplies mail drop service
for long-distance backpackers along the Appalachian Trail, Pacific
Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, or any trail in the lower 48
states, combines a thorough knowledge of the needs of long-distance
hikers, a constant dialogue to determine proper quantities and
selections of foods and supplies, and the reliability that is
necessary. This worthwhile service is a wonderful gift idea for the
adventurer in your family...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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VACATION
LENGTH HIKING ADVENTURES
Is the cubicle
cramping your style, or has all of your school work made you
cross-eyed? If you have a vacation from work, or a break from
school, please get a group of five or more people together and give
us a call. We can set you up on the trail of your choice - anywhere
in the lower 48 states. Hike your cares away for one or two or three
weeks...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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LONG
DISTANCE HIKING ADVENTURES
What are your
adventure plans for this year or next year? For those of you with the time for an
extended hike, we can fill your needs. Get a group of five or more
people together and give us a call. You choose the trail - any trail
in the lower 48 states - and pick the length, or plan on going
end-to-end. Either way, we'll make it work for
you...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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SHUTTLE SERVICE
If you do all of the
logistical planning for your supported hike - trailheads, lodgings,
stores, etc - and intend on covering your own costs for food,
supplies, and lodging, then we can provide the last piece of the
puzzle - the shuttle. We will pick you up in the morning from your
lodging and deliver you to the trail, then pick you up at the end of
your hiking day and shuttle you back to your lodging - plus whatever
additional transport is necessary - to and from stores, restaurants,
outfitters, etc...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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BECOME A PARTNER WITH HIKE-USA
As an
individual, or outfitter, or school, or civic group, or travel
agent, or trail club, etc, you can partner with HIKE-USA to book
hiking trips. If you or your organization - acting as an independant
agent - book a hike with us, we will pay you 10% back after the hike
commences. Or, if you book a group of five or more people, and you
are one of the participants within that group, your hike is half
cost - eight or more people, and your hike is cost
free...
Call 800-803-2767 570-837-2685
Email pittsburgh@hike-usa.com
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Important Information
APPALACHIAN
TRAIL
MAP
F A Q
frequently
asked questions
1999
PHOTOS
2000
PHOTOS
hundreds of photos
Our Services and Adventures
MAIL
DROPS
mail drop service for long-distance
backpackers
VACATION LENGTH
HIKING
hike for a week or two or three
LONG DISTANCE
HIKING
section hiking or end-to-end hiking
Other Important Stuff
GUIDELINES
our
BIG FIVE set of guidelines
1997
YEARBOOK
contact
info for many 1997 long-distance hikers
1997
HIKE-USA
JOURNAL
Pittsburgh's
journal from 1997
1997
HIKE-USA
REUNION
our
very first HIKE-USA reunion was a rousing
success
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