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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox trail The American Perimeter Trail (APT) is a proposed Шаблон:Convert 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]

History

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]

Planning

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]

States

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]

See also

References

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