Eastern Continental Trail
The Eastern Continental Trail (ECT) is a combination of North American long-distance hiking trails, which connect (roughly) from Key West, Florida to Belle Isle (Newfoundland and Labrador) a distance of 5,400 miles (8,700 km). A thru-hike on this system of trails requires almost a year to complete. The first person to hike the ECT from Key West to Cap Gaspe was John Brinda from Washington State, in 1997.[1]
From south to north, the route strings together the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail and the Florida Trail with a walk along roads through southern Alabama, the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail in Georgia, to reach the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain. The Appalachian Trail is connected to the International Appalachian Trail up to reach Cap Gaspé, Quebec, and more recently, Belle Isle (Newfoundland and Labrador).
The trail system was named by long distance hiker, M. J. Eberhart (trailname: Nimblewill Nomad).[2]
Trails
Trails listed in order from north to south.
References
- ↑ "Resume: John C. Brinda". John C. Brinda. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ↑ "Eastern Continental Trail Guide". M. J. Eberhart. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
