Pacific Crest Trail (United States)

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  Stretching from Mexico to Canada, the PCT spans deserts, the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascades. While few complete the full thru-hike, even sections reveal astonishing ecological diversity. Its scale and cultural legacy in American long-distance hiking are legendary.

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  Stretching roughly 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada, the PCT is a test of endurance across deserts, Sierra granite, and Pacific Northwest forests. Thru-hikers often spend five months completing the journey. Its scale and diversity define the modern American long-distance hiking dream.