The Arctic Circle Trail is the longest waymarked trail in Greenland, and runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut – both with airport access. It traverses remote, empty, silent and stunningly scenic arctic tundra. There are excellent opportunities to see animals, birds and wild flowers and enjoy the use of free canoes and simple, free huts for shelter.

Greenland is the largest island on Earth and one of the most sparsely populated regions on the planet and the bulk of it lies north of the Arctic Circle. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland and is an excellent way to experience this unique wilderness.

This guide offers all the information experienced backpackers will need to walk this waymarked route, with its even spread of free huts (and canoes!) along the way.

• includes an optional extension to the ice cap and ascent of two nearby summits
• illustrated with detailed HARVEY map extracts and colour photography
• with town plans of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq

The Arctic Circle Trail   

Kangerlussuaq   

Preamble – Ascent of Sugar Loaf    
Optional Extension – Ice Cap to Kangerlussuaq    
Day 1    Kangerlussuaq to Hundesø    
Day 2    Hundesø to Katiffik    
Day 3    Katiffik to Canoe Centre    
Day 4    Canoe Centre to Ikkattooq    
Day 5    Ikkattooq to Eqalugaarniarfik    
Day 6    Eqalugaarniarfik to Innajuattoq    
Day 7    Innajuattoq to Nerumaq    
Day 8    Nerumaq to Kangerluarsuk Tulleq    
Day 9    Kangerluarsuk Tulleq to Sisimiut   

Sisimiut   

Post-amble – Ascent of Kællingehætten