5,000+ mile Eastern Divide Trail nears completion

[RememberSchiff]

"Back in 2015, the Eastern Divide Trail (EDT) was conceived to link the two great Eastern Continental Divides and create a bikepacking-specific route akin to the legendary long-distance hiking trail in the same region, the Appalachian Trail (AT). Similar to the AT, the EDT will connect the scenic eastern mountains and their seemingly infinite ecosystems via the historical and cultural landmarks, natural wonders, and beautiful backcountry that thread through some of the oldest mountains in the world. ...

The off-road-centric bikepacking route will start in Newfoundland, Canada, and end in Key West, Florida, connecting the grand vistas and ecosystems of the eastern mountains via gravel, dirt roads, bike paths, quiet backroads, and singletrack. The route will be divided into eight carefully designed segments that can be ridden sequentially or independently."

More details and photos at sources:

https://bikepacking.com/plan/introducing-the-eastern-divide-trail/

https://gearjunkie.com/biking/eastern-divide-trail-bikepacking-route

Edited May 19, 2021 by RememberSchiff

[SSScout]

So this does NOT include the AT in it's route?

 

[MattR]

High Adventure trip anyone? What are the prettiest couple hundred miles with plenty of camping.

Is this one of those start in Florida in March and get to the end before fall gets too cold.

[SSScout]

I just read the fine print. this is billed as a mountain bike route. "Bike packing", not so much foot traffic.  

 

[RememberSchiff]

Appalachian trail - 2190 miles, 5-7 months by foot

Eastern Divide Trail - 5000+ miles,  ? by bike

Northeast Forest Canoe Trail - 740 miles,  ? by canoe or kayak