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Historically speaking, there were also large chunks of trail down south that already existed that were incorporated into the AT like the old "state line trail" between Devil Fork Gap and Hot Springs. And this was done without any "problems". Not to mention, when the AT was officially dedicated and declared open, it contained long segments of road walking. And, when they created the PCT, it incorporated the old California Hiking and Riding Trail down south, the Muir Trail in the Sierras, and the Cascade Crest Trail up north. Lots of existing trail turned into a longer trail - all without significant issues.