Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty, and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a National Scenic Trail extending from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine, and protected by federal- and state-owned lands as well as public rights-of-way. The trail measured 2,168.1 miles in 2001.
The master-mind behind this was Benton MacKaye, who proposed the idea in 1921. With the help of countless volunteers, it became a success in 1937, and it is still known today as one of the most popular trails in the world. Running through 14 different states at 2,179 miles long, the Appalachian Trail is the nation's longest marked trail! It goes through several National Forests, National Parks and State Parks. The lowest elevation along the trail is near the Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain in New York at 124 feet. The highest elevation stands at 6,625 feet in Tennessee on Clingman's Dome.