Eastern Mountains and Appalachian Trail

Exploring America's Ancient Mountain Ranges Grade 4 Social Studies

The Appalachian Mountains

America's oldest mountain range Stretches from Alabama to Canada Over 2,000 miles long Home to many smaller mountain ranges

Eastern Mountain Ranges Map

Mountain Ranges We're Learning

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The Appalachian Trail

A 2,200-mile hiking trail Connects many mountain ranges Runs from Georgia to Maine Takes 5-7 months to hike completely

Trail Planning Activity

Look at the map Find your state Trace the Appalachian Trail route Name one mountain range the trail passes through

Benton MacKaye: Trail Creator

Planned the Appalachian Trail in the 1920s Wanted people to enjoy nature Believed hiking was good for health His idea became reality over many years

Let's Review!

Can you name two mountain ranges we learned about? Who created the idea for the Appalachian Trail? What makes the Appalachian Mountains special? Why might people want to hike this long trail?