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Outside of the handful of towns it passes through between ridges, there are a variety of private stores, restaurants, and lodging options available relatively close to the A.T. in many areas.  Many long-distance hikers plan "town stops" every few days to refresh and resupply, visit the post office, make phone calls, etc.
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The Appalachian Trail evolved from the 1921 proposals of Massachusetts regional planner Benton MacKaye to preserve the Appalachian crests as a wilderness belt - a retreat from urban life. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy was formed in 1925 and focused on the hiking aspect of MacKaye's vision.

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Last Updated: March 24, 2008 at 09:45 EST