Trail maps

How do you know where to go when walking the trail? I considered buying a full set of trail maps but after being on the trail last year I realized that the trail is so well marked that it is very hard to lose your place when walking. They mark the trail about every 50 yards with a painted white triangle on the side of a tree, bolder, building, etc.
This makes walking the AT easy unless you start off the wrong way for there are very few signs that tell you whether you’re heading north or south. I will be using the AT Guide for my trip. It has a lot of information packed into a small format. Millage, miles to the next shelter, distance to water sources, good info on towns and services, elevations and even the profile of the trail.
Now with the right equipment and a good guide all that is left is to put on the pack and go for a little walk in the woods.
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