Trail Change

Date Posted

Jun 2, 2022

Section

Shawnee

Chapter

Appalachian Foothills Chapter

This update applies to the 2020 Shawnee printed map.

This Shawnee map update identifies a change to the trail between Points 13 and 14 and adds 0.2 miles to the BT. The BTA follows the Shawnee Backpack Trail which has recently changed to follow the ridgetops in this area rather than the valleys. The trail is well marked. In addition, the BT is working to ensure the trail is blue blazed, but that effort may not be complete.

Note: Since the total length of the trail in the Shawnee Section increases by 0.2 mi to 55.9 mi, the CW and CCW mileages need to change as follows. From Point 14 to Point 25, add 0.2 mi to the CW direction. From Point 13 back to Point 1, add the 0.2 mi to the CCW direction. In addition, the off-road mileage changes to 26.6 mi.