One-Year Great Loop Route Planner (Counterclockwise)
What this classic planner is for
This is the simpler fixed-sequence version of the planner. It is handy when you want a quick reference order, a rough starting point, or a sanity check against the newer route tool — but it is not the best page for real customization.
For active trip shaping, use the Route Planner. For route examples with stronger narrative sequence, compare the Gold Loop Route and Platinum Loop Route.
Expanded stop list based on common year-long looper logs and route patterns, targeting shorter legs more often compatible with ~50–70 mile travel days and multi-day stays.
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Featured planning reads
How to plan a Great Loop season without rushing
A grounded planning read about seasons, pacing, and route stress that the old-school stop list cannot show by itself.
Great Loop Chesapeake stopovers worth planning around
A practical example of why stop type and staging matter as much as mileage.
Popular Great Loop boats
Because route choices start changing fast when beam, draft, air draft, and layout reality enter the room.
Important verification notice
Please verify all boat data, routes, bridge clearances, lock details, and waypoints before use. Mistakes can happen and information can become outdated. Always use current official charts, Notices to Mariners, and up-to-date navigation sources. If you find broken, outdated, or incorrect links/data, please report them so we can fix them.