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| − | The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately 125 mile<ref>https://arcticcircletrail.net/introduction/</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 20 miles | + | The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately 125 mile<ref>https://arcticcircletrail.net/introduction/</ref> (201 km) 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 20 miles of the trail actually extends beyond Kangerlussuaq to the face of the Russell Glacier. |
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Length: | + | '''Length:''' 125 mi (201 km) |
| − | Standard direction(s) of travel: East or West. From Sissimiut to Kangerlussuaq or opposite. | + | '''Standard direction(s) of travel:''' East or West. 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/ | ||
=== 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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| − | 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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The Arctic Circle Trail (ACT) is an approximately 125 mile[1] (201 km) 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 20 miles of the trail actually extends beyond Kangerlussuaq to the face of the Russell Glacier.
Contents
Overview
Length: 125 mi (201 km)
Standard direction(s) of travel: East or West. 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.
