The Summary Report for the Environmental Assessment is now online. An html version is also available. Vehicles and pack animals are prohibited. There are no specific access provisions except at developed park sites, but the Trail has been hiked by the blind, persons on crutches and other persons with disabilities. There are numerous camp sites near or between shelter sites with fees at some mid-Atlantic and Northeast sites.
Lodges are in the white Mountains and some other areas.
Hostels and other overnight accommodations are in nearby towns. Conference guidebooks describe accommodations. Long-distance hikers often mail food and resupply packages to post offices.