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