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Huts And Backcountry Shelter Systems



published Nov 2005

Studying impacts of visitor use on the Appalachian Trail

Visitor use impacts associated with the Appalachian Trail include use of the footpath itself, overnight use areas (both designated and bootleg), and human waste management.


published Jul 2016

Gudy Gaskill, the Mother of the Colorado Trail

by American Trails Staff

Gudy is credited with being the Mother of The Colorado Trail, now 567 miles between Denver and Durango.


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Maine Huts & Trails

Kingfield, Maine

Maine Huts & Trails provides inviting backcountry experiences among Maine's western mountains, inspiring reverence for the Northern Forest, modeling environmental stewardship and strengthening the local economy.


496C Main Street, Kingfield, Maine 04947
(207) 265-2400 • [email protected]
https://mainehuts.org/

San Juan Hut Systems

Ridgway, Colorado

Located in southern Colorado, the San Juan Hut Systems is a series of backcountry huts in spectacular Southwestern terrain for mountain biking, skiing, hiking & trail running.


618 N Cora St., Ridgway, Colorado 81432
(970) 626-3033 • [email protected]
https://sanjuanhuts.com/

Appalachian Mountain Club

Gorham, New Hampshire

The mission of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.


PO Box 298, Gorham, New Hampshire 03581-0298

https://www.outdoors.org

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