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A hiker who has just completed the Appalachian Trail. Thru-hiking, or through-hiking, is the act of hiking an established long-distance trail end-to-end continuously.. The term is most frequently used regarding trails in the United States, such as the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Appalachian Trail (AT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
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3 Ranges Trail: 288.3 km (179.1 mi) a hiking trail that passes three mountain ranges, namely Thaba Putsoa Range, Central Range and ends at Drakensburg Range.It starts at Lesotho lowest point, at the confluence of Makhaleng and Senqu and ends at the country's highest point, Thabana Ntlenyane (3482m).
In 1936, a 121-day Maine to Georgia veteran's group funded and supported thru-hike was reported to have been completed, with all but three miles of the new trail cleared and blazed, by six Boy Scouts from New York City and their guides. [28] The thru-hike was much later recorded and accepted by the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association. [29]
The trail sees a variety of user activity, including hiking and backpacking. Since the trail is a circuit, it presents a good opportunity to thru-hike. The trail is well marked by orange blazes and easy to follow. Challenges for the hiker include steep ascents and descents in elevation, rocky terrain, and few water supply points. [3]
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