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.

  • Trail options

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

  • ACT hut toilets

    ACT hut toilets A few of the huts along the original route for the Arctic Circle Trail have a dry toilet available. If you plan to use them, please help […]

  • ACT garbage disposal

    ACT garbage disposal We follow the 7 leave no trace principles on the Arctic Circle Trail. One of the most important is: This includes: If you can’t bear the weight […]

  • Cleaning the ACT huts

    Keeping the huts clean Every person who uses the huts must help keep them clean. Please: wipe down all benches and tables after you have finished using them sweep the […]

  • The charging station

    The charging station There is only one point along the Arctic Circle Trail where you can charge batteries – the Canoe Center. The hut is equiped with solar panels and […]

  • Kerosene heaters

    The paraffin (kerosene) heaters in the huts Each of the huts along the Arctic Circle Trail contains a paraffin (kerosene) heater. These are primarily for use by locals who provide […]

  • Huts

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

  • Drinking water

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