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Eastern USA's Top 25
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The country's longest footpath (
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) is over 2100 miles long,
crosses six national parks and slices through 14 states from Georgia to
Maine. Deep woods, alpine peaks, cow-dotted farms and foraging bears are all
part of the landscape. It's estimated that two to three million people trek a portion
of the trail every year, inhaling the fresh air and admiring the spectacular
scenery. Fewer than 600 hikers persevere all the way through. Got six months
and fortitude to spare? The reward is sublime - true for shorter stretches, too.
