The American Perimeter Trail (APT) is a proposed 14,000-mile (23,000 km) hiking trail system that circumnavigates the continental United States.[1][2]
| American Perimeter Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 14,000 mi (23,000 km) |
| Location | Continental United States |
| Difficulty | High |
| Website | americanperimetertrail |
The proposed trail system integrates existing trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and portions of the North Country Trail.[3]
History
editIn 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]
In 2024, McKenrick published American Perimeter Trail: Volume 1 West: A 14,000 Mile Journey, a book detailing his experiences on the Trail.
Planning
editThe American Perimeter Trail Conference (APTC) is responsible for planning the proposed the trail. As of 2023, McKenrick serves as the executive director.[8]
States
editClockwise 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Sabatier, Julie (May 4, 2021). "Dream of 'American Perimeter Trail' still alive for Bend backpacker". opb. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Man walks 14,000 to map the American Perimeter Trail". MSN. June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "About the Trail". American Perimeter Trail. November 19, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Excerpt: Meet the hiker dreaming up the 14,000-mile American Perimeter Trail". NBC. June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Gordon, Tim (November 21, 2022). "'This is my life's work': Bend hiker set on creating 14,000-mile American Perimeter Trail". kgw.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ Morical, Mark (June 7, 2023). "Bend hiker Rue McKenrick completes his last scouting trip of the 14,000-mile American Perimeter Trail". The Bulletin. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "American Perimeter Trail Launches First Interactive Map". Sierra REC Magazine. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "American Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick". Backpacker Radio: #201. May 15, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "Interactive Map". American Perimeter Trail. May 9, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
- ^ "American Perimeter Trail". American Perimeter Trail. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
- American Perimeter Trail on YouTube
- American Perimeter Trail on Facebook
- American Perimeter Trail on Twitter
- American Perimeter Trail on Instagram
- Documentary
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