Tahoe Rim Trail
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a perfect example that there’s always more to explore when you’re on a thru-hike. This trail is a 265-kilometer loop around the massive Lake Tahoe in Northern California. The Pacific Crest Trail brushes past the Tahoe Rim Trail but doesn’t spend much time on the actual route, so this is […]
The Florida Trail
The Florida Trail is a 2436 kilometer thru-hike of the state of Florida in the United States. This sub-tropical trek is known as “the toughest thru-hike you’ve never heard of” by locals. And while it’s actually a very flat trail, the length, and climate make this a much more strenuous journey than it seems at […]
Trans Catalina Trail
If you’re an avid hiker seeking a thrilling adventure with breathtaking views, the Trans Catalina Trail should be at the top of your bucket list. Situated on Catalina Island, just off the coast of Southern California, this 61-kilometer trail offers a diverse and stunning landscape that will leave you in awe. So lace up your […]
John Muir Trail
Very rarely does a section of a larger thru-hike warrant its own thru-hiking page, but the John Muir Trail is one of these instances. Embarking on a thru-hike along the legendary John Muir Trail is an adventure that allows hikers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Sierra Nevada range. This iconic trail […]
Ice Age Trail
The Ice Age trail is a 1600-kilometer scenic trail across the state of Wisconsin in the United States. The trail follows the path of ancient glaciers on the land and covers over 30 counties in the state and connects dozens of rural communities. This is a truly unique way to experience the USA and its […]
Colorado Trail
The Colorado Trail (CT) is a 912-kilometer trail that weaves through eight mountain ranges in the Colorado Rockies in the United States. The trail stretches between Denver and Durango and passes through some of the most beautiful towns in the state. You experience towering peaks, crystal clear alpine lakes, blooming meadows, and of course a […]
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest thru-hike in the world and one of the three most famous thru-hikes in the United States. Another name for this trail is the green tunnel because almost the entire trail runs through the forest. The trail runs from Katahdin National Park in the northern state of Maine to […]
Pacific Crest Trail
This may be the most well-known and most popular thru-hike in the world: the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The trail covers 4265 kilometers from Mexico to Canada through the American states of California, Oregon, and Washington; from deserts to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada. With dense forests, mountain passes, plunging canyons, and vast […]
Arizona Trail
The Arizona Trail (AZT) is a 1290-kilometer trail in the United States. As the name suggests, the trail crosses the length of the state of Arizona from the US-Mexico border to the Arizona-Utah border. This desert trail is fairly new, it was only completed in 2011 by a dedicated school teacher who wanted to thru-hike […]
