Top Five Famous Trails in the U.S.

Top Five Famous Trails in the U.S.
From the deserts of Arizona to the coast of Maine, and from California's Sierra Nevada to Michigan's Great Lakes, the U.S. is a country of diverse topography and great outdoor opportunities. Many long-distance trails reflect America's various landscapes, and have become goals for many outdoor adventurers to hike in part or in whole.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, called A.T. by hikers, is approximately a 2,178-mile footpath that spans from Maine in the north, to Georgia in the south, touching 14 states. From Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, A.T. crosses mountains, ridges, hills and valleys. A.T. is used for day, overnight, section and through hikes.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
nps.gov/appa/planyourvisit

Pacific Crest Trail

A 2,650-mile trail zigzags from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses deserts, forests and alpine country, passing six out of North America's seven ecozones. PCT is used by hikers and equestrians for short and long adventures.

Pacific Crest Trail
pcta.org

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

The Continental Divide separates the waters that flow into the Atlantic Ocean from those that flow into the Pacific Ocean.The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) is a 3,100-mile trail that follows near and on the course of the Divide traveling from Canada to Mexico through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. CDT is accessed by hikers and equestrians.

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
cdtrail.org

American Discovery Trail

The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a 6,800-mile trail that begins in Delaware on the Atlantic Ocean and ends in California on the Pacific Ocean, stretching across 15 states in the mid-tier of the United States. ADT is the only non-motorized coast-to-coast trail in the U.S., and can be accessed by hikers, bikers and horse-riders.

American Discovery Trail
discoverytrail.org

North Country National Scenic Trail

A 4,600-mile trail that spans from New York to North Dakota crossing Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. The North Country National Scenic Trail hosts hilltops and valleys, forests, lakes and everything in between. The trail is accessed by hikers for short and long-distance hikes.

North Country National Scenic Trails
nps.gov/noco

Article Written By Candi Lemon

Candi Lemon has a passion for reading and writing. She combines her love for traveling, food and the outdoors in her personal blog and for Demand Studios. Her articles appear on eHow and Trails. Lemon holds a Bachelor of Science in medical technology from the University of Michigan.

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