Pacific Northwest Trail
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| Pacific Northwest Trail | |
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| Length | 1,200 mi |
| Trailheads | Glacier National Park, MT Cape Alava, WA |
| Use | Hiking Mountain Biking Equestrian |
| Highest Point | Northwest Peak, MT |
| Lowest Point | Pacific Ocean |
| Trail Difficulty | Moderate to Strenuous |
| Season | Summer to Fall |
| Sights | Rocky Mountains Mount Baker Pacific Ocean |
| Hazards | Severe Weather Grizzly Bear Black Bear Steep Grades Limited Water |
The 1200 mile Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT), running from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the most scenic trails in the world. This carefully chosen path is high for the views and long on adventure. It includes the Rocky Mountains, Selkirk Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Wilderness Coast. The trail crosses three National Parks and seven National Forests.
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[edit] History
The trail's route was first conceived and explored by Ron Strickland in 1970. In 1977, Strickland founded the Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA), the organization that oversees education, maintenance, and fundraising for the PNT.
The PNT has struggled to gain recognition (and funding) as a National Scenic Trail for years. If this status is ever reached, the PNT will join the ranks of other famous long distance trails like the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.
[edit] See also
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
- Pacific Crest Trail
- Pacific Northwest Trail Association
