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| − | The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately | + | The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately {{convert|165|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}<ref>https://arcticcircletrail.dk/en/</ref> trail running from the coastal town of Sisimiut to the inland town of Kangerlussuaq, Greenland's terminus for international flights - the former American Sondrestrom airbase. The last approximately {{convert|32|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of the trail actually extends beyond Kangerlussuaq to the face of the Russell Glacier. |
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Length: 165 km | + | '''Length:''' {{convert|165|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}<ref>https://arcticcircletrail.dk/en/</ref> |
| − | Standard direction(s) of travel: | + | '''Standard direction(s) of travel:''' [[EABO]] or [[WEBO]]. From Sissimiut to Kangerlussuaq or opposite. |
| − | Season: Summer or Winter | + | '''Season:''' Summer or Winter |
| − | Trail Association: <!-- link to article of trail org --> | + | '''Trail Association:''' <!-- link to article of trail org --> |
== Permits and Regulations == | == Permits and Regulations == | ||
<!-- Permitting requirements and agencies, camping regulations, campfire restrictions, etc.. --> | <!-- Permitting requirements and agencies, camping regulations, campfire restrictions, etc.. --> | ||
| − | No | + | * No permits are required. |
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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=== Online Maps === | === Online Maps === | ||
<!-- Links to longtrailsmap.net and other mapping sites --> | <!-- Links to longtrailsmap.net and other mapping sites --> | ||
| − | [https://www.alltrails.com/de/trail/greenland/qeqqata-kommunia/arctic-circle-trail Map on | + | |
| + | * [https://www.alltrails.com/de/trail/greenland/qeqqata-kommunia/arctic-circle-trail Map on AllTrails.com] | ||
=== Printed Maps === | === Printed Maps === | ||
== Information Resources == | == Information Resources == | ||
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=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
<!-- Ie www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail --> | <!-- Ie www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail --> | ||
| − | https://arcticcircletrail.dk/en/ | + | |
| + | * https://arcticcircletrail.dk/en/ | ||
| + | * [https://polarsirkelen-dnt-no.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=ajax,se,elem polarsirkelen.dnt.no on Google Translate] | ||
=== Apps === | === Apps === | ||
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=== Guidebooks === | === Guidebooks === | ||
<!-- Ie Yogi's, Wilderness Press --> | <!-- Ie Yogi's, Wilderness Press --> | ||
| − | Trekking in Greenland: The Arctic Circle Trail (Cicerone Guides) | + | |
| + | * Trekking in Greenland: The Arctic Circle Trail (Cicerone Guides) | ||
=== Other === | === Other === | ||
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<!-- 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. --> | <!-- 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. --> | ||
| − | Water is plentiful in from various streams. | + | * Water is plentiful in from various streams. |
| − | + | Please be aware: The first lakes you pass going from Kangerlussuaq are salt water lakes and should not be used for drinking water. | |
== Weather == | == Weather == | ||
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== Resupply Locations == | == Resupply Locations == | ||
<!-- List of links to articles for resupply locations --> | <!-- List of links to articles for resupply locations --> | ||
| − | The route is entirely in wilderness and there are no possibilities for resupply. All food must be carried from start to finish. | + | |
| + | * The route is entirely in wilderness and there are no possibilities for resupply. All food must be carried from start to finish. | ||
== Geographic Features == | == Geographic Features == | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * https://arcticcircletrail. | + | * https://arcticcircletrail.dk/en/ |
[[Category: Arctic Circle Trail]] | [[Category: Arctic Circle Trail]] | ||
[[Category: Long Trails]] | [[Category: Long Trails]] | ||
[[Category: Canada]] | [[Category: Canada]] | ||
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The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately 165 km (103 mi)[1] trail running from the coastal town of Sisimiut to the inland town of Kangerlussuaq, Greenland's terminus for international flights - the former American Sondrestrom airbase. The last approximately 32 km (20 mi) of the trail actually extends beyond Kangerlussuaq to the face of the Russell Glacier.
Contents
Overview
Length: 165 km (103 mi)[2]
Standard direction(s) of travel: EABO or WEBO. From Sissimiut to Kangerlussuaq or opposite.
Season: Summer or Winter
Trail Association:
Permits and Regulations
- No permits are required.
Maps
Online Maps
Printed Maps
Information Resources
Websites
Apps
Guidebooks
- Trekking in Greenland: The Arctic Circle Trail (Cicerone Guides)
Other
Sections
Water
- Water is plentiful in from various streams.
Please be aware: The first lakes you pass going from Kangerlussuaq are salt water lakes and should not be used for drinking water.
Weather
Resupply Locations
- The route is entirely in wilderness and there are no possibilities for resupply. All food must be carried from start to finish.
