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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.

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