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From a thru-hiking perspective the GPT is less than a long distance trail. There is no clearly defined and well-marked single trail to blaze along, there is no thru-hiking community to trail talk and there are no trail angles providing trail magic. On the GPT hikers have no domiciliary rights; they are just unexpected guests. And what might be the biggest disappointment for some thru-hikers on the GPT: thru-hikers do not receive any special admiration.

But for respectful explorers the GPT is more than a long distance trail. It’s a wide network of routes with many hiking options in a diverse landscape with a unique blend of people living along the trails. If approached with respect and interest then these welcoming people will share with you much more than just the right-of-way, and this regardless where you are coming from and regardless where you are walking to. On this trail your willingness and capability to immerse yourself in this culture will be more relevant than the weight of your backpack.