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Appalachian National Scenic Trail |
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail: see Appalachian Trail International Appalachian Trail, a 690-mi (1,110-km) extension of the trail north and east from Mt. Katahdin into New Brunswick and Quebec to Cape Gaspé, was dedicated. Sections of this trail pass through Canadian national and provincial parks. ..... Click the link for more information. . Appalachian National Scenic TrailFootpath, Appalachian Mountains, U.S. Extending over 2,000 mi (3,200 km) from Mount Katahdin, Maine, to Springer Mountain, Georgia, along the crest of the mountains, the trail passes through 14 states, 8 national forests, and 2 national parks. Hikers and volunteers maintain the shelters and campsites. The trail's highest point is Clingmans Dome (6,643 ft [2,025 m]) in the Great Smoky Mountains. With its first section opened in 1923, the trail was completed in 1937 and became part of the National Trail System established by the U.S. Congress in 1968. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Trail supporters point to the commitment Congress made to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (or AT) is the longest continuously maintained foot trail in the world. In the draft letter, McKeon notes that Congress provided more than $200 million to the National Park Service over the past 20 years for land acquisition for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. |
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