Nature lovers can't control the weather. They don't even want to! But they do need to understand the possible conditions they are heading into before starting a major trek. With the tools below hikers should be able to plan the best times to begin their journey fully comprehending the range of temperatures they will encounter. So if you want to ensure your Appalachian Trail Hike starts in time to avoid the Maine's freezing temperatures, or time your trip through the Arizona desert when temperatures are less demanding, this tool will help you do it. Choose a National Scenic Trail to time your trek's duration, find weather extremes during that time, and get 5-day weather forecasts for any point along the trail.
Start by choosing a National Scenic Trail from those listed below. From there you can enter your various hiking scenarios to calculate your hike's duration, find temperature extremes during that duration, and obtain upcoming 5-day weather forecasts for any point along the trail.
Appalachian Trail
Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes with north-bound and south-bound mileage.
Continental Divide Trail
Coming soon — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — organized by section.
Pacific Crest Trail
Coming soon — Weather planner + hike duration + temperature extremes — organized by section.
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