Fwd: [at-l] LNT was AT-L And The AT

[robert.cunningham3@worldnet.att.net (Robert Cunningham)]

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From: Robert Cunningham <robert.cunningham3@worldnet.att.net>
Sent To: lubitz@alpha.fdu.edu
Subject: Re: [at-l] LNT was AT-L And The AT
Date Sent: 08 Sep 2001 07:10 PM

I hiked the Long Path from GWBridge to High Point NJ this past June, the worse part of it was the section from Stoney Point (?) to the entrance for the Park, the 2-3 mile stretch was filled with dumped cars lots of other junk like stoves refrigerators all sorts of stuff and of course mt beer cans and bottles the 2 ponds that are passed looked poluted but people were fishing there and of course partying.  As soon as I crossed the road into HSP it stopped - no more litter, it continued that way all the way to HP.----EZ
Richard S. Lubitz wrote:
 > 
 > The amount of litter on a trail depends on its proximity to those
 > attractions that draw non backpackers (the definition of backpackers does
 > not include those who use a backpack to transport their beer to the party
 > site).  Over the years I have done much hiking on the trails in Harriman
 > Park, NY including the AT which runs through it.  Prime example would be
 > the Red Cross trail.  From 7 lakes drive, near tiorati circle (picnic
 > area, swimming et al) to the crossing of Tiorati Brook road I would fill a
 > couple of garbage bags on each hike.  past Tiorati Brook road the same
 > distance would yield considerable less trash.  comparing a trail in
 > Indiana which may lead from a picnic area to a stretch fo the AT in the
 > Shenandoahs may possibly be unfair due to accessibility by "civilians"
 > Just my 2 cents
 > Rich
 > 
 >  > > Question(s):
 > >
 > >
 > > How do you think LNT practices have affected stewardship of the AT (both by
 > > users and maintainers)?
 > >
 > > Do you think that the AT and surroundings are maintained (again,both by
 > > users and maintainers) at a higher level than other parks, trails, etc.?
 > >
 > >
 > > I ask because my family and I routinely take grocery bags with us to clean
 > > up while hiking here in Indiana.  When I was hiking in Shenandoah I found
 > > exactly 3 pieces of "people stuff" on the trail and one looked like a
 > > battery cover that was awol from it's owner.
 > >
 > > I was very impressed with the state of the trail and woods through that area
 > > and wondered if those of you with more experience than I have feel the same
 > > way.
 > >
 > >
 > > Looking forward to the discussion of differing ideas.
 > >
 > > noble path
 > >
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