The three longest hiking trails in the United States are often referred to as the "Triple Crown". These three, the Appalachian trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Coast trail each over 2000 miles long are part of the National Scenic Trail system. Although this was done by act of Congress in 1968, most of the national Scenic Trails are not yet complete.
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a wilderness hiking
trail for foot traffic only.
Passing through fourteen states, it runs from Springer Mountain Georgia
to Mt Katahdin Maine, approximately 2,170 miles.
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of the AT
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is approximately 3100 miles long
running from Mexico to Canada. Sections of the trail are
not yet complete. Generally this is the most difficult of the
three trails.
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) runs 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington State. It is said to be the most beautiful of the three trails.
