Wednesday March 10, 2010

Backpacking Trail Information

This resource for trail information will expand over time, so check back often.

There are countless hiking trails in the United States, but three North/South national scenic trails stand out. These three trails are commonly referred to as the "Triple Crown": the Appalachian Trail, (perhaps the most famous hiking trail in the world); the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail, which offers the most rugged long-distance hiking in the contiguous 48 states.

Additional Adventure Travel Destinations and information can be found at Frontcountry.com

Backpacking Trail Organizations:

www.pcta.org
Pacific Crest Trail Association

www.aldhawest.org
American Long Distance Hiking Association(West)

www.appalachiantrail.org
Appalachian Trail Conservancy.