APPALACHIAN TRAIL WALK

Itinerary

Day 1, New York Area and Green Mountains National Forest

We begin the journey passing through the Catskill Mountains into the state of Massachusetts where Mount Greylock, the highest point in the Berkshire Mountains, and the famous Appalachian Trail awaits. 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. Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 2, Green Mountains National Forest

"The Greens", as local hikers sometime refer to this small mountain range, are a perfect warm up for the hikes that lay ahead over the next few days. Choose from various 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. Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 3-4, White Mountains National Forest

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 four and five 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 cog-driven 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. Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 5-7, Baxter State Park

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 2200 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. Accommodation: Camping with meals included

Day 8-10, Boston and New York Area

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 re-adjust 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 New York Area to complete this unique walking tour. Accommodation: Camping with meals included Tour ends at approx 17:00 hrs in New York Area on day 10.