Great Circle Trail

Great Circle Trail is a 58.2-mile backpacking route in Maine with 1,211 ft of elevation gain. Estimated 5 days to complete.

Route overview

Region
Maine, United States
Distance
58.2 miles
Elevation gain
1,211 feet
Difficulty
Moderate
Recommended duration
5 days
Route type
Out-and-Back

No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.

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