[pct-l] Official PCT Width

[enyapjr at comcast.net]

> I read in a guidebook that the PCT was made to a minimum width to accommodate the horses but
> I can't remember what that width is. Does anyone know the width? 
> Bonus question = there is a maximum grade as well - what is it?

"Width" depends upon your definition - tread itself or side 'clearances' - and other location factors...
Tread width should be 18" minimum to 24" maximum...
'Clearances' are 6' to 8' minimum above 3' from surface and 10' overhead...
Maximum grade is 15% "as a general rule", but can be steeper...

See <http://www.pcta.org/pdf/PCT_Trail_Criteria.pdf> for more specific details and other info...
Page 4 for "dimensions" and "grade", page 5 for "clearing"...

Happy trails!!!
Jim / "PITA"