Billy "Wahoo" Meredith had one thru-hike and exactly zero FKTs under his belt when he decided to try to finish the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails in record time. The next 234 days and 7,500 miles would test him in more ways than one.
Got a few days off, a pair of healthy feet, and a pain threshold higher than Dean Karnazes? You can (possibly) blaze the length of America's Most Beautiful Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail offers some of the most beautiful scenery and hiking in North America. You can hike this iconic trail in sections or all in one go.
Nothing beats backpacking in a National Park, but it requires a lot of planning and permits. Here's a short list of our favorite backpacking itineraries, with tips and permitting info for each.
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