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Appalachian Trail in the Franconia Range, New Hampshire. Three famous north–south trails spanning the USA comprise the Triple Crown of Hiking: Appalachian Trail, 3,500 km (2,200 mi) long connecting Georgia and Maine via the Appalachian Mountains and other mountain ranges
National Millennium Trail project – 16 long-distance trails selected in 2000 as visionary trails that reflect defining aspects America's history and culture; Trail, long-distance trail; List of long-distance trails, Long-distance trails in the United States, List of rail trails; State wildlife trails (United States) Walking, hiking, backpacking
There is no formal definition of a long-distance path, though the British Long Distance Walkers Association defines one as a route "20 miles [32 km] or more in length and mainly off-road." [ 1 ] They usually follow existing rights of way , often over private land, linked and sometimes waymarked to make a named route. [ 3 ]
A primitive trail receives the least visitation of all trails. The National Park Service does not regularly maintain primitive trails, but reconstructs sections damaged by environmental forces only in cases where its existing condition creates a hazard. Multiple trail eradication is done to prevent accidental off-trail hiking.
In December 2000, Backpacker Magazine named the Superior Hiking Trail the trail with the "Best Trail/Camp/Shelter Conditions," the trail with the "Best Signage" in the country, and one of the most scenic trails in the nation. [9] Writer and backpacker Andrew Skurka says the Superior Hiking Trail is one of his ten favorite hikes in America. [10]
Bozeman Trail marker. There are at least 993 named trails in Montana according to the U.S. Geological Survey, Board of Geographic Names. A trail is defined as: "Route for passage from one point to another; does not include roads or highways (jeep trail, path, ski trail)." [1] List of trails of Beaverhead County, Montana; Big Horn County, Montana
If five articles on hiking trails in a particular country, continent, or specific area are available, please create a category to link them together (e.g. Category:Trails in France) The current categorization framework is as follows: Category:Hiking trails. Category:Hiking and tramping tracks in Oceania; Category:Hiking trails in Asia
A long-distance trail (or long-distance footpath, track, way, greenway) is a longer recreational trail mainly through rural areas used for hiking, backpacking, cycling, horse riding or cross-country skiing. [1]