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Section 6 of the American Discovery Trail covers 284 miles across southern Illinois, a region known as the Illinois Ozarks or the Shawnee Hills. This landscape is strikingly different from much of the Midwest, as it was never touched by glaciers and has retained its rugged character for thousands of
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Section 4 of the American Discovery Trail makes its way across Ohio, blending quiet natural settings with stretches of urban landscape. For most of this segment, the route follows the Buckeye Trail, a remarkable 1,445-mile loop that completely circles the state. Starting in Chester Hill and ending in
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The final section of the American Discovery Trail takes you through California. The route begins on the Tahoe Rim Trail along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at about 9,000 feet, with glimpses of the stunning Lake Tahoe nearby. From Palisades Tahoe, the ADT follows the Western States
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The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is the first long-distance trail to span the United States coast to coast, running over 5,000 miles from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware on the Atlantic Ocean to Point Reyes National Seashore in California on the Pacific. Traversing mountains, deserts, small towns
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Section 11 of the American Discovery Trail (ADT) through Nevada offers an adventurous journey across the state's diverse and often remote landscapes. Spanning approximately 515 miles, this section traverses 14 mountain ranges and expansive sagebrush-covered valleys, providing a comprehensive experience
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Section 8 of the American Discovery Trail carries you across Kansas, a state rich in history and natural beauty. Along this route, you’ll trace the footsteps of pioneers, Great Plains Indian Tribes, and legendary figures from the Old West. Much of this segment follows paved or gravel back roads, with
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Section 7 of the American Discovery Trail begins in St. Louis, where you are immediately immersed in history at Gateway Arch National Park. The park is home to the Museum of Westward Expansion and the striking 630-foot Gateway Arch, a symbol of exploration and progress. From here, the route heads west
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Section 2 of the American Discovery Trail spans about 270 miles through Maryland and Washington, D.C., beginning at the Delaware state line and ending in Oldtown, Maryland. The route showcases a wide range of landscapes, starting on Maryland’s eastern shore with quiet rural roads, the Denton Greenway
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August 21, 2025
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Section 10 of the American Discovery Trail is extremely challenging in Utah, requiring careful planning due to its remoteness, heat, rough terrain, and elevation changes. It begins in red rock country along the Kokopelli Mountain Bike Trail, following the Colorado River and passing through desert sandstone
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August 20, 2025
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Section 5 of the American Discovery Trail covers 366 miles across southern Indiana, following the southern section of the ADT. This stretch runs along and just north of the Ohio River through the Southern Hills region, the only part of the state untouched by glaciers. The river features heavily throughout
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Section 3 of the American Discovery Trail winds across West Virginia, offering dramatic scenery and plenty of opportunities for adventure. This stretch lives up to the state’s nickname, the Mountain State, with sweeping vistas, lush forests, and cascading waterfalls along the way. This section has several
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August 20, 2025
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The eastern end of the American Discovery Trail begins at Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of Delaware Bay. The park has a long and significant history, having served as a U.S. Army coastal fort during World War II, with several fortifications still visible today
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July 31, 2025
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July 22, 2025
Your final day on the Northville-Placid Trail takes you through the scenic Shaker Mountain Wild Forest. Shortly after leaving camp, you’ll reach an 80-foot creek ford. The water is typically below knee height, so while the ford is long, it is generally easy to cross. Once across, the trail follows a
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After catching a ride back to the Tarbell Road trailhead, stage four begins walking through a valley surrounded by the peaks of Mount Sabattis, Burnt Mountain, Buck Mountain, and Tirrell Mountain. Early on, you’ll face a challenging climb along Blue Mountain Ridge, where the trail gains elevation quickly
August 23, 2025
Section 9 of the American Discovery Trail is one of the most dramatic and demanding stretches, carrying you across Colorado from the eastern plains to the Utah border. The route begins along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, retracing the paths of early explorers and pioneers, with Bent’s Old Fort