Thru-Hiking Culture
Congratulations to These 2026 Pacific Crest Trail Finishers (Part 4)
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border all the way to Canada. Every year, thousands of...
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 5)
Every 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. Hikers
Is the Appalachian Trail Too Crowded? Here’s What Hikers Actually Report
Much is made of how crowded the Appalachian Trail supposedly is. Stories on the internet sometimes make it sound like you’ll never have a moment’s peace on this trail, let...
Congratulations to These 2026 Pacific Crest Trail Finishers (Part 3)
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border all the way to Canada. Every year, thousands of...
Opinion: I Hate This Roadless Area on the PCT. Help Me Protect It
This is a guest post by Josh Sanders, a PCT thru-hiker with a background in environmental policy. It may sound strange, but I’m going to spend the next few minutes...
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 4)
Every 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. Hikers
The Camino de Sonoma: A Scenic 75-Mile Thru-Hike in California Wine Country
The Camino de Sonoma is a 75-mile trail that runs through the heart of California wine country from Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma to Fort Ross along the Pacific...
Congratulations to These 2026 Pacific Crest Trail Finishers (Part 2)
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border all the way to Canada. Every year, thousands of...
2026 CDT Hikers: Submit Your Finish Photos To Be Featured on The Trek
Did you complete the Continental Trail in 2026? You simply MUST allow us to congratulate you. Finishing a thru-hike means one chapter of your life is ending and a new...
Congratulations to These 2026 Appalachian Trail Finishers (Part 3)
Every 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. Hikers
