American Perimeter Trail | |
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Length | 14,000 mi (23,000 km) |
Location | Continental United States |
Difficulty | High |
Website |
americanperimetertrail |
The American Perimeter Trail (APT) is a proposed 14,000-mile (23,000 km) hiking trail system that circumnavigates the continental United States. [1] [2]
The proposed trail system integrates existing trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and portions of the North Country Trail. [3]
In July 2019, American professional backpacker Rue McKenrick set off from Bend, Oregon to hike the proposed American Perimeter Trail. [4] He successfully completed hiking the trail on October 8, 2022. [5] [6]
An interactive map of the trail was released on May 9, 2023. [7]
The American Perimeter Trail Conference (APTC) is responsible for planning the proposed the trail. As of 2023, Rue McKenrick serves as the executive director. [8]
Clockwise starting from Oregon, the trail passes through 34 of the 48 continental states. [9]
Most of the proposed sections of the trail are in the southern United States. The northern sections of the trail use various existing trails. [10]
American Perimeter Trail | |
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Length | 14,000 mi (23,000 km) |
Location | Continental United States |
Difficulty | High |
Website |
americanperimetertrail |
The American Perimeter Trail (APT) is a proposed 14,000-mile (23,000 km) hiking trail system that circumnavigates the continental United States. [1] [2]
The proposed trail system integrates existing trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and portions of the North Country Trail. [3]
In July 2019, American professional backpacker Rue McKenrick set off from Bend, Oregon to hike the proposed American Perimeter Trail. [4] He successfully completed hiking the trail on October 8, 2022. [5] [6]
An interactive map of the trail was released on May 9, 2023. [7]
The American Perimeter Trail Conference (APTC) is responsible for planning the proposed the trail. As of 2023, Rue McKenrick serves as the executive director. [8]
Clockwise starting from Oregon, the trail passes through 34 of the 48 continental states. [9]
Most of the proposed sections of the trail are in the southern United States. The northern sections of the trail use various existing trails. [10]