Many long-distance hiking trails in the U.S. can earn you major "trail-cred" amongst your fellow hikers. These multiweek expeditions are not for amateurs. And though it can sometimes seem hard to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It costs twice as much to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail according to a new survey .

We’re not talking about big thru-hikes, but extended walks on pathways through glorious landscapes in spectacular parts of the world ...

A survey polled over 700 thru-hikers to ask who they are, what they spent, what they used, and more. The results are ...

You should consider a through-hike. A through-hike is the act of hiking a long-distance trail from one end to the other. It's one of the most challenging hikes you can ever do, and will put you in ...

An estimated 700 people completed the long-distance trail in 2024, per the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Trail information manager Jack Haskel said most prefer hiking through to Manning Park ...