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Appalachian Trail Walk
Walking Tour 10 Days
Let us show you the twists and turns, the valleys and peaks, and all the natural beauty of the Northeast on America's oldest and most popular footpath!
Baxter SP MAINE
VT Green Mtns. White Mtns. NH Berkshire Mtns. NEW YORK New York Boston Atlantic Ocean
ITINERARY
Departs our New York hotel at 0730hrs 1 2 3 4 5 Green Mountains NF Green Mountains NF White Mountains NF White Mountains NF Baxter SP 6 7 8 9 10 Baxter SP Baxter SP Boston Boston New York
Note: This is a camping based tour
NF = National Forest SP = State Park
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: When to go: Accommodation: Meals: 10 days April - October 9 camping nights US$9 daily camping food kitty Some meals paid locally
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USA - Camping / Walking Tour
eaving the city behind, we pass through the Catskill Mountains into Massachusetts, where Mount Greylock, the Berkshire Mountains, and the famous Appalachian Trail await. Relax as you stroll along the wooded paths of the Berkshires that once inspired the famous American authors, Melville and Hawthorne. From here, we drive north into the foothills of the Green Mountains where we set up camp and relax around the evening campfire, topping off a relaxing first day. On your first night your leaders will provide you with the hiking options for the following few days. The Greens , as local hikers sometime refer to this small mountain range, are perfect for short walks in the wooded valleys or, if you prefer a challenge, try the Stratton Mountain Trail which encompasses parts of the Appalachian Trail and Vermont's famed Long Trail. Walk the 'backbone' of the northern Appalachians, the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Many of the trails here are above the timberline offering wonderful views of this impressive range. Days three and four allow the opportunity to hike the mountains around one of the highest peaks in the Appalachians, Mt. Washington. This area is known to hikers all over the world, both for its stunning scenery and constantly changing weather. Challenge the elements here, or let technology help with a ride up the mountain on the cogdriven railway; take time exploring and discovering nature's changes from the alpine zone to the temperate zone on your way to the protected valleys below.
Travel from one of the most well-known segments of the Appalachian Trail, to the most pristine. Baxter State Park is home to Mt. Katahdin, the starting point of this 2,200 mile-long, Appalachian Trail. Wander and enjoy the largest and most remote wilderness in the eastern United States. Here you can truly "get away from it all" on footpaths that wind through undisturbed forest and along the crystal-clear lakes and streams of northern Maine. Keep both eyes and ears open for the chance of meeting some of the wildlife that abounds here. This tranquil wilderness is virtually untouched since the days of the first settlers, over three hundred years ago. As you pause to reflect in the solitude of this beautiful place, it is quite impossible to imagine that two-thirds of America's population lives within a day's drive. You have now walked back to the beginning of America's national trail. It seems only fitting to top off the adventure with a walk on the Freedom Trail, where the United States own road to independence began in Boston. Here you can readjust to civilisation again with a night out on the town and a chance to sample New England seafood at its finest. We are sure that you will enjoy a full day to urban 'hike' through the historic centre of old Boston. Then it is back to the Big Apple to complete this unique walking tour.
WHATS INCLUDED
" Services of two tour leaders, camping fees / equipment & transportation " Guided walking tour of Freedom Trail " Admission to all National Forests and State Parks as per the itinerary
FOOTLOOSE TIP
September departures should be booked early due to their popularity during the spectacular changing of the Autumn colours
NOTE
For groups with less than 8 passengers, there will be only 1 tour leader guiding the trip.
For departure dates and prices please see pages 124 - 127
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