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Practical trail planning information.
Arizona Trail.
Spend 6-8 weeks immersed in the wilds of Arizona, spanning the entire State from Mexico to Utah.
Long Trail.
Hike the oldest long distance trail in the USA, known as Vermont’s 'footpath in the wilderness', sharing 100 miles with the Appalachian Trail in the southern third of Vermont.
Colorado Trail.
4-6 weeks to hike one of the premier long-distance trails in the USA, with two routes available (Collegiate East or West).
John Muir Trail.
Search ‘top hikes in the world’ and you will find the John Muir Trail. Running almost parallel to the Pacific Crest Trail for around 170 miles, hike from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney summit.
Tahoe Rim Trail.
10 - 15 day circular trail, hiking a loop around Lake Tahoe Basin in Sierra Nevada and Carson ranges (California and Nevada).
Triple Crown of Hiking
Unique in their own way - totaling almost 8,000 miles across 22 states - the AT, PCT and CDT are the Triple Crown of Hiking.
Appalachian Trail - 2,184 miles
Pacific Crest Trail - 2,654 miles
Continental Divide Trail - 3,100 miles
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