- 1. Which organization manages the Appalachian Trail?
A) Sierra Club
B) Appalachian Trail Conservancy
C) National Park Service
D) Green Mountain Club
- 2. How many states does the Appalachian Trail pass through?
A) 12
B) 10
C) 14
D) 16
- 3. What is the trail symbol used to mark the Appalachian Trail?
A) White blaze
B) Blue triangle
C) Red circle
D) Yellow arrow
- 4. What year was the Appalachian Trail officially completed?
A) 1937
B) 1955
C) 1970
D) 2000
- 5. Which mountain range is traversed by the Appalachian Trail?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) Cascades
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Appalachian Mountains
- 6. What is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail?
A) Mount Katahdin, Maine
B) Springer Mountain, Georgia
C) Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
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) Winter
B) Spring
C) Fall
D) Summer
- 9. What is the primary color of the blazes marking the Appalachian Trail?
A) Yellow
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
- 10. How many shelters are available for hikers along the Appalachian Trail?
A) 50
B) Over 250
C) 200
D) 100
- 11. 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
- 12. What famous trail connects with the Appalachian Trail at its northern terminus?
A) Continental Divide Trail
B) International Appalachian Trail
C) Arizona Trail
D) Pacific Crest Trail
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