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  • 5 Epic High Routes Every Experienced Hiker Should Know
  • Day-hike the PCT to Rosary Lakes 
  • 4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

5 Epic High Routes Every Experienced Hiker Should Know

ou love backpacking, but after completing some long-distance thru-hikes, it’s starting to feel like old hat for you. Are you craving a new kind of hiking adventure? Perhaps you nee...

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eugeneweekly.com /1 month ago

Day-hike the PCT to Rosary Lakes 

The Pacific Crest Trail can sound like a daunting undertaking, especially when taken all together. There’s no need to feel intimidated. I’m no through-hiker, but … Continue reading...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

4 Days Across the Great Smoky Mountains Part 1

Distance: 72 miles Elevation Gain: 18,209 feet ⬆️  Elevation Loss: 18,100 feet down ⬇️ Ultralight Perversion & The Climb to Russell Field A day of rain chased away by...

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theverge.com /1 month ago

Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale

I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jo...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

This Thru-Hiker Carries a 3.5-Pound Laptop and Works Remotely From the Trail

For some hikers, a zero day means sleeping in, eating everything in sight, and forgetting that email exists. For Eric “Laptop” Weld, it means eight hours of remote work. itting on...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

A Way Across

In my room at the Sterling Inn that evening, I organized my gear and lined the stuff sacks against the wall. Except for the one with the sleeping bag, they’d gotten smaller. Since...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Reflections on Hiking the PCT While Working Full-Time

Introduction When I started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in March 2026, I knew my hike was going to look different from almost everyone else’s. I wasn’t quitting my job, taking a...

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unofficialnetworks.com /1 month ago

91-Year-Old Becomes The Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (2,198 Miles)

Massive congratulations going out to Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders who completed the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine on Monday, reaching the summit of Mount Katahdin...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Do You Actually Like Thru Hiking, or Do You Just Like the Party Scene?

here is no right or wrong way to thru-hike, whether you are going fast or slow, having a deep spiritual experience or partying with other hikers. Each hiker’s journey will be vastl...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Getting Better Trail Legs in New England

As of September 4th, I’ve finished over 193 miles of the 338 I need to complete the Appalachian Trail.  However, these miles do not include the White Mountains, which have been des...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Maah Daah Hey Trail

In mid-September, I hiked the Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDHT), which means “grandfather, long lasting” in the Mandan language, and is situated in the North Dakota (ND) Badlands. MDHT En...

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thetrek.co /2 days ago

Arizona Trail: Part 2

We covered over 100 miles in the last five days, but the beauty of thru-hiking is that some of the moments I remember most aren’t the miles I crushed. Life is so simple on trail, a...

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thetrek.co /3 weeks ago

Why Most CDT Hikers Leave the Official Trail to Hike This Unique Alternate

he Continental Divide Trail is a 3,038.2-mile trail from Mexico to Canada, spanning five states and largely adhering to the geographic Continental Divide of the country. Technicall...

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thetrek.co /4 days ago

The IAT is a Kinder, Gentler National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age Trail would make an ideal first-time thru-hike. It’s in excellent condition, which means you can leave your route-finding and blowdown-hurdling skills at home. The IAT...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

The Lake Ozette Triangle. A Fun Thru-Hike of Epically Small Proportions.

In what may be the shortest “thru-hike” ever detailed on The Trek, I’d like to share with you the adventures my two friends and I had recently on the Washington coast. The post The...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

The OCT~ in the wild wilderness

11 year old thru-hiker PJ writes about hiking a section of the Oregon Coast Trail between Gold Beach and the Samuel Boardman corridor. The post The OCT~ in the wild wilderness ap...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 2)

very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine...

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chriscruises.com /2 weeks ago

The Ultimate Hiking And Camping Guide

Discovering the finest outdoor destinations has never been more inspiring now that The Dyrt has announced its top places to camp for hiking, presented by Oboz Footwear. Because cam...

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thetrek.co /4 weeks ago

The AZT Is Calling: My Next Thru-Hike

Starting at the end of September, I’ll be thru-hiking the Arizona Trail! I’ve had the AZT on my bucket list for a couple of years, and a big part of its appeal for me is experienci...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

The Great Colorado Route: A Thru-Hiker Just Created a 1,700-Mile Loop Trail Around Colorado

onovan “Iceman” Rice just became the first successful thru-hiker of the Great Colorado Route (GCR), a 1700-mile loop trail of his own creation. The trail summits 47 of Colorado’s 1...

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thetrek.co /2 weeks ago

“The Way” to Hike 1,200 km Of Caminos

“Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Mother Earth, Who sustains and governs us, And who produces various fruit with colored flowers and herbs.” Canticle of the Creatures (S...

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thetrek.co /1 week ago

Back on the trail in Virginia, headed South through Shenandoah

After leaving the trail in May, we are back for more in October    a thru hike has morphed into a series of section hikes…,.,.the goal remains unchanged 2,200 miles to Katahdin!!!!...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Ultralight Is Taking Over Thru-Hiking … Or Is It?

ackpacking gear has been getting steadily lighter for decades, a trend that only seems to have accelerated in recent years. The Trek’s own AT thru-hiker surveys reveal that hikers...

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thetrek.co /1 month ago

Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 3)

very year, thousands of hopeful thru-hikers set off on a journey of nearly 2,200 miles. The Appalachian Trail stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine...

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