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| − | The Lakes to Ocean Trail (LOT) is an approximately 3,000 mile long hiking trail from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic and spans wilderness and urban areas. It was created by Scot "Taba" Ward,<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/flota---friends-of-the-lakes-to-ocean-trail-association</ref> and connects five pre-existing long trails with Rail Trails (bicycle greenways), backcountry roads, and shorter existing trails. The eastern section of the trail offers two separate routes.<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot</ref> | + | {{Asbox |
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| + | The Lakes to Ocean Trail (LOT) is an approximately 3,000 mile long hiking trail from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic and spans wilderness and urban areas. It was created by [[Scot Ward|Scot "Taba" Ward]],<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/flota---friends-of-the-lakes-to-ocean-trail-association</ref> and connects five pre-existing long trails with Rail Trails (bicycle greenways), backcountry roads, and shorter existing trails. The eastern section of the trail offers two separate routes.<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot</ref> | ||
The LOT consists of the following eight sections:<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot</ref> | The LOT consists of the following eight sections:<ref>http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot</ref> | ||
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The LOT is maintained by the [[Friends of the Lakes to Ocean Trail (FLOTA)]]. | The LOT is maintained by the [[Friends of the Lakes to Ocean Trail (FLOTA)]]. | ||
| + | == Overview == | ||
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| + | == Permits and Regulations == | ||
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| + | == Maps == | ||
| + | === Online Maps === | ||
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| + | === Printed Maps === | ||
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| + | == Information Resources == | ||
| + | === Websites === | ||
| + | <!-- Ie www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail --> | ||
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| + | === Apps === | ||
| + | <!-- Ie Guthook --> | ||
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| + | === Guidebooks === | ||
| + | <!-- Ie Yogi's, Wilderness Press --> | ||
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| + | === Other === | ||
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| + | == Sections == | ||
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| + | == Water == | ||
| + | <!-- Is water plentiful, scarce, seasonal? Does it vary by section? If standard water locations exist along this trail, such as on the triple crown trails, list of links to individual LTW articles. --> | ||
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| + | == Weather == | ||
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| + | == Resupply Locations == | ||
| + | <!-- List of links to articles for resupply locations --> | ||
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| + | == Geographic Features == | ||
| + | <!-- Mountain rangers, rivers, deserts, glaciers, etc. --> | ||
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| + | == Administrative Territories == | ||
| + | <!-- Nations, states, national and state parks, national forests, etc., that this trail passes through --> | ||
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| + | == Online Communities == | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* Official guidebook: http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot | * Official guidebook: http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot | ||
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| + | [[Category: Lakes to Ocean Trail]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Long Trails]] | ||
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The Lakes to Ocean Trail (LOT) is an approximately 3,000 mile long hiking trail from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic and spans wilderness and urban areas. It was created by Scot "Taba" Ward,[1] and connects five pre-existing long trails with Rail Trails (bicycle greenways), backcountry roads, and shorter existing trails. The eastern section of the trail offers two separate routes.[2]
The LOT consists of the following eight sections:[3]
- The Hoosier Trail of Indiana -- 420 miles from Chicago to Louisville, Kentucky.
- The Kentucky Connection -- 175 mile road walk from Louisville, Kentucky to the Daniel Boone National Forest.
- The Sheltowee Trace
- The Tennessee Connector -- Road and trails connecting Tennessee to the Bartram Trail. Includes a section of the Appalachian Trail.
- The Bartram Trail
- The Palmetto Trail
- The Foothills Trail
- The Mountains to Sea Trail
The LOT is maintained by the Friends of the Lakes to Ocean Trail (FLOTA).
Contents
Overview
Length:
Standard direction(s) of travel:
Season:
Trail Association:
Permits and Regulations
Maps
Online Maps
Printed Maps
Information Resources
Websites
Apps
Guidebooks
Other
Sections
Water
Weather
Resupply Locations
Geographic Features
Administrative Territories
Online Communities
References
External Links
- Official guidebook: http://www.thru-hiker.us/lakes-to-ocean-trail-lot
