Canoe Trail Like the A.T. - - - AND a Hiker/Paddler

Matt Crawford writes under the headline "Anglers need to conquer canoe trail" in the 22 May 2007 Burlington (VT) Free Press that "They officially raised the curtain on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail last year." And, you're right, we're encouraged to

"Think of it as sort of an Appalachian Trail for paddlers, connected by a series of lakes, rivers, ponds and significant streams."

Probably, though, it's likely to be a little flatter than the Appalachian Trail. And it's 740 miles long. And runs through 4 states and one Canadian province. Other than that, it's like the Trail.

Actually, we should know later this year. The NFCT website has this news note on it:

"Another potential through-paddler is currently hiking the Appalachian Trail, and has the goal of becoming the first person to complete a thru-hike and a through-paddle in the same year."

Following the link to his web site, we discover that the possible first double-thru is Jason Bivin. He started hiking in mid-March.

He writes in his 2 May blog post that

"My plan is to hike as far as I can get by the end of June. I am hoping this mark will at least be Delaware Water Gap, but it would be nice to have gotten through NY and NJ. From there, I will get to Old Forge, NY and begin my paddle around July 4th'ish... Many have said they would like to come paddle and I am hoping everyone will have the opportunity. I would then complete the paddle by Mid-August or so and then come back and finish my thru hike of the AT."

He was at Trail Days. His trail name seems to be "TDS" or "Totally Different Subject". Good luck!