Appalachian trail mail drop addresses

A great topic for thru-hikers and section hikers alike!

The Appalachian Trail (AT) spans over 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, and mail drops are a convenient way to receive packages with supplies, food, and other essentials along the way. Here are some general guidelines and specific mail drop addresses for the AT:

General Guidelines:

1. Mail drops must be addressed to the hiker's name, not the trail name.
2. Use the hiker's expected arrival date as the date on the package.
3. Include a clear and concise description of the contents in the package.
4. Use a sturdy, waterproof package to protect the contents.
5. Check with the post office for any specific regulations or restrictions.

Mail Drop Addresses:

Here are some specific mail drop addresses for popular sections of the AT:

Georgia:

• Springer Mountain (Mile 0): Springer Mountain Post Office, Springer Mountain, GA 30578
• Neel's Gap (Mile 78): Neel's Gap Post Office, Neel's Gap, GA 30560

North Carolina:

• Fontana Dam (Mile 93): Fontana Dam Post Office, Fontana Dam, NC 28733
• Erwin (Mile 143): Erwin Post Office, Erwin, NC 28339
• Hot Springs (Mile 165): Hot Springs Post Office, Hot Springs, NC 28743

Tennessee:

• Gatlinburg (Mile 217): Gatlinburg Post Office, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
• Fontana Village (Mile 244): Fontana Village Post Office, Fontana Village, TN 37746

Virginia:

• Damascus (Mile 302): Damascus Post Office, Damascus, VA 24236
• Waynesboro (Mile 443): Waynesboro Post Office, Waynesboro, VA 22980
• Harpers Ferry (Mile 555): Harpers Ferry Post Office, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (note: this is a West Virginia post office, but it's a popular mail drop for AT hikers)

West Virginia:

• Harpers Ferry (Mile 555): Harpers Ferry Post Office, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
• Dolly Sods (Mile 631): Dolly Sods Post Office, Dolly Sods, WV 26851

Maryland:

• Crampton's Gap (Mile 722): Crampton's Gap Post Office, Crampton's Gap, MD 21701
• Boonsboro (Mile 745): Boonsboro Post Office, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Pennsylvania:

• Boiling Springs (Mile 794): Boiling Springs Post Office, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
• Duncannon (Mile 844): Duncannon Post Office, Duncannon, PA 17020

New Jersey:

• High Point State Park (Mile 931): High Point State Park Post Office, High Point, NJ 07420

New York:

• Bear Mountain (Mile 1042): Bear Mountain Post Office, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
• Port Jervis (Mile 1075): Port Jervis Post Office, Port Jervis, NY 12771

Connecticut:

• Kent (Mile 1145): Kent Post Office, Kent, CT 06757

Massachusetts:

• Dalton (Mile 1245): Dalton Post Office, Dalton, MA 01226

Maine:

• Monson (Mile 1500): Monson Post Office, Monson, ME 04464
• Abol Bridge (Mile 1600): Abol Bridge Post Office, Abol Bridge, ME 04469

Remember to check with the post office for any specific regulations or restrictions before sending your mail drop. It's also a good idea to include a contact number or email address in case the package is delayed or lost. Happy hiking!