On the trail

On the trail

So you’ve decided to trek the Arctic Circle Trail and that it is the right level of challenge for you. What can you expect to encounter on the trail?

This section is not designed to give a stage-by-stage account of the trail. That can be found in Paddy Dillon’s book Trekking in Greenland – Arctic Circle Trail or online at the Arctic Circle Trail guide.

This section provides more general information on what you will encounter on your ACT adventure.

Approaching Innajuatooq II hut - the Lake House - on the Arctic Circle Trail

Huts

Brief description of each of the main huts along the original route for the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland

One of the many small streams along the Arctic Circle Trail that provides pure, clean drinking water

Drinking water

Status of drinking water on the Arctic Circle Trail, including its purity and how much you should carry

Hikers following the established trail of the Arctic Circle Trail through a long valley

Leave no trace

The 7 Leave No Trace guidelines as they apply to those wishing to hike the Arctic Circle Trail

Canoeing between Kattifik Hut and the Canoe Centre on the Arctic Circle Trail

The canoes

Description of the public canoes on the Arctic Circle Trail, including instructions for use and safety

Person fishing one of the pristine rivers near Sisimiut

Fishing

Information about fishing along the Arctic Circle Trail and how to obtain a fishing license

Reindeer are one of the key types of wildlife you can spot along the Arctic Circle Trail

Wildlife

Summary of the different types of wildlife you may spot along the Arctic Circle Trail

Bolete mushrooms - one of the many plants / flora along the Arctic Circle Trail

Plants and flora

Summary of the most common, useful plants along the Arctic Circle Trail and how to use them

People looking at a meltwater river on the Greenland Icesheet at Point 660 near Kangerlussuaq - trail extension option for the Arctic Circle Trail

Trail options

Extend your hike along the Arctic Circle Trail with these trail additions in Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut