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The allure of the Pacific Crest Trail draws in dreamers, backpackers, and others with 4 to 5 months to burn. The old rule of thumb that thru-hikes cost a dollar a mile long ago kicked rocks. For 2026, ...

At 2,654 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT as it's more commonly known in the hiking community, is considered the longest designated hiking trail in the world. Stretching from Campo, CA, near the ...

Thru-hiking as a whole has become increasingly popular through books and films like Wild and A Walk in the Woods, and the ...