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Appalachian Trail Park Office
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6278
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Did You Know? Threats from commercial development and concern for recreational opportunities prompted Congress to pass the National Trails System Act in 1968. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail was the first trail to fall under this new act.
Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 10:58 EST