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Hey;
I'm looking at the 2010 Data Book, and come to the entry for Abol Bridge over W. Branch Penobscot; junction with International A.T.
I had heard a while back about extending the AT into CA, but didn't realize it had been completed.
Now, I guess I'll have to add that section to my itinerary for a TH
Now I have a reason to get a passport:)
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singingpilgrim
03-26-2010, 23:20
Cool, I didn't realize that had happened. I had been thinking I might want to get a passport and visit Canada on the way home from my thru-hike (I figure renting a car will probably be the best way for me to get back since I'm hiking with a dog), but didn't realize you could actually hike to it. Something to consider.
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WhiteBlaze.net International AT forum (http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=452)
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Hey;
I'm looking at the 2010 Data Book, and come to the entry for Abol Bridge over W. Branch Penobscot; junction with International A.T.
I had heard a while back about extending the AT into CA, but didn't realize it had been completed.
Now, I guess I'll have to add that section to my itinerary for a TH
Now I have a reason to get a passport:)
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check out lil buddah on TJ, eastern continental trail, I guess thats another name for the IAT, think he's in the smokies now, started at Key West. Hope he makes it, good Journal
There is no ECT. Someone else can explain.
I provided the IAT link so that those who are interested could get accurate information from its source. Unfortunately, people who post here often don't seem to want accurate information.
Clicking on the 1st link in post #3 will display a map of the International Appalachian Trail on the front page of its official website created by those who built, maintain and promote it.
There is no ECT. Someone else can explain.
I provided the IAT link so that those who are interested could get accurate information from its source. Unfortunately, people who post here often don't seem to want accurate information.
Clicking on the 1st link in post #3 will display a map of the International Appalachian Trail on the front page of its official website created by those who built, maintain and promote it.
If there is no ECT, then someone should fix Wikipedia. I saw an article there regarding an ECT. I will re-check this info though.
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There is no ECT. Someone else can explain.Here is a link a map that doesn't exist and a trail guide that doesn't exist to the non-existent ECT.
http://www.nimblewillnomad.com/eastern_continental_trail_guide.htm
Here is the link to the Wikipedia entry. Not much info, but there is a link, which is the same one Frosty posted.
Takes a year to hike the entire length. I'm thinking maybe that's a bit too much for me :) I'll just run the east coast highway; AKA US route 1 :)
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The A.T. won't be extended into Alabama, nor will it be renamed International Appalachian Trail or Eastern Continental Trail. Some people have a problem grappling with that concept, but it's central to understanding my point.
Anyone who wishes to call a dog a cat may do so, but it doesn't change the fact it's still a dog. Before long, some people actually begin to believe dogs are cats.
David@whiteblaze
03-27-2010, 16:22
Honestly, he/they're right... the florida trail does not go to Key west, nor does the pinhoti or florida trail stretch out to meet each other. If these were accomplished, it would be morecorrectly labeled "TECTN" or "The Eastern Continental Trails Network" As it is not one continuos trail, but a whole network of trails intertwined. If I had not been planning a back-to-back hike (completely unheard of as far as I can tell...) I would not even bother with this thread, or diss the trails network entirely...
sasquatch2014
03-27-2010, 16:49
The A.T. won't be extended into Alabama, nor will it be renamed International Appalachian Trail or Eastern Continental Trail. Some people have a problem grappling with that concept, but it's central to understanding my point.
Anyone who wishes to call a dog a cat may do so, but it doesn't change the fact it's still a dog. Before long, some people actually begin to believe dogs are cats.
I guess because I am both a dog and a cat lover I don't see your point. I don't see where anyone talked of the AT going into Alabama or renaming the trail. The inital post wasabout the junction of the IAT. After which someone else posted regarding ECT. So if you could be clear what is your point?
If your point on the ETC is that it is a combination of existing routes and not a trail in it's own right then in a historical sence the AT is guilty of the same as it used a combination of existing trails and new trail to make it's route.
Here is a link a map that doesn't exist and a trail guide that doesn't exist to the non-existent ECT.
http://www.nimblewillnomad.com/eastern_continental_trail_guide.htm
Shades of Gray is just being obtuse. Pay no attention to him. :)
There is no ECT trail organization..but there is sure as hell a route that is recognized by many people. It is similar to the Hayduke "Trail". (http://hayduketrail.org/TheRoute.html) There is no "official" trail by the name, or markings and it is a a collection of pre-existing trails, road walks, jeep roads, etc. that most outdoors people will recognize and name as a route. Using SOG's ahem, "logic", the HDT does not exist. ;)
Then again, outdoors people in the West are perhaps a bit more used to this idea of unofficial trails and corridors more so than our Eastern cousins. ;)
(See also the the New England Trail, (http://www.netrail.org/) the Great Eastern Trail, (http://www.greateasterntrail.net/) the Grand Enchantment Trail (http://www.simblissity.net/get/), etc..etc)
(I realize Frosty more or less means the same thing :) )
There is no ECT. Someone else can explain.
I provided the IAT link so that those who are interested could get accurate information from its source. Unfortunately, people who post here often don't seem to want accurate information.
Clicking on the 1st link in post #3 will display a map of the International Appalachian Trail on the front page of its official website created by those who built, maintain and promote it.
Ok Maybe trail journals should rename the ECT, guess there's some political ramifications here, maybe its like when the weatherman man says (the east coast corridor) well *** is that. I vote we call it the lil buddha and he's got a great journal and I bet he makes it!