Trails

Explore popular long-distance hiking trails supported by the Thruhikers platform.

16Trails Supported

Pacific Crest Trail

The PCT spans from the Mexican to Canadian border through California, Oregon, and Washington, traversing desert, forest, and alpine terrain.

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Appalachian Trail

2,190 milesModerate to ChallengingMarch to October

The AT runs from Georgia to Maine through 14 states, featuring diverse landscapes and the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the US.

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Continental Divide Trail

3,100 milesVery ChallengingApril to October

The CDT follows the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.

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John Muir Trail

211 milesModerate to ChallengingJuly to September

The JMT runs through the Sierra Nevada mountains from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, featuring stunning alpine scenery.

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Long Trail

272 milesModerateJune to October

The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, running the length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada.

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Arizona Trail

800 milesChallengingSpring and Fall

The Arizona Trail traverses the entire state from Mexico to Utah, featuring diverse desert ecosystems and the Grand Canyon.

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Lost Coast Trail

24.6 milesModerateFall is best

A rugged coastal trail along the shoreline that was too wild to build Highway 1 through, offering stunning ocean views and remote beaches.

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Tonto Trail

70 milesChallengingSpring/Fall/Winter

A traverse along the Tonto Platform in the Grand Canyon, connecting multiple rim-to-river routes and offering spectacular views.

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Trans-Catalina Trail

38.7 milesModerate to ChallengingYear-round (summer can be hot)

A trail traversing the entire length of Santa Catalina Island, featuring stunning ocean views, bison herds, and unique island ecology.

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Kalalau Trail / Napali Coast

22 milesChallengingYear-round

A breathtaking trail along the Napali Coast of Kauai, featuring lush valleys, waterfalls, and pristine beaches.

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The Wave

5.2 milesModerateYear-round

A unique sandstone formation with swirling, colorful patterns that create one of the most photographed landscapes in the Southwest.

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Cracker Lake

12.6 milesModerateSummer

A stunning alpine lake with turquoise waters surrounded by towering peaks in Glacier National Park.

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Mauna Loa Summit

17 milesChallengingYear-round

A challenging hike to the summit of one of the world's largest active volcanoes, offering unique volcanic landscapes.

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Long's Peak

15 milesVery ChallengingMay–October

A challenging climb to the summit of one of Colorado's most iconic 14,000+ foot peaks, featuring the famous Keyhole Route.

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The Narrows

5-16 milesModerateMay-October

A unique hike through the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, where hikers wade through the Virgin River between towering canyon walls.

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Half Dome

17 milesVery ChallengingMay-September

An iconic hike to the summit of Yosemite's most recognizable feature, including the famous cable section to the top.

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