- 1. Which organization manages the Appalachian Trail?
A) National Park Service
B) Green Mountain Club
C) Sierra Club
D) Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- 2. How many states does the Appalachian Trail pass through?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 16
D) 14
- 3. What is the trail symbol used to mark the Appalachian Trail?
A) Red circle
B) White blaze
C) Yellow arrow
D) Blue triangle
- 4. What year was the Appalachian Trail officially completed?
A) 1937
B) 1970
C) 1955
D) 2000
- 5. What famous trail connects with the Appalachian Trail at its northern terminus?
A) International Appalachian Trail
B) Pacific Crest Trail
C) Arizona Trail
D) Continental Divide Trail
- 6. What is the primary color of the blazes marking the Appalachian Trail?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) White
- 7. Which animal is commonly seen along the Appalachian Trail?
A) Black bear
B) Kangaroo
C) Elephant
D) Grizzly bear
- 8. Which mountain range is traversed by the Appalachian Trail?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) Appalachian Mountains
C) Cascades
D) Rocky Mountains
- 9. What is the average time it takes to complete a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail?
A) 1-2 months
B) 3-4 months
C) 5-7 months
D) 8-10 months
- 10. How many shelters are available for hikers along the Appalachian Trail?
A) Over 250
B) 200
C) 100
D) 50
- 11. What is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail?
A) Springer Mountain, Georgia
B) Hot Springs, North Carolina
C) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
D) Mount Katahdin, Maine
- 12. In which season does the majority of thru-hikers begin their journey on the Appalachian Trail?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Fall
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