'SHORT' THRU HIKES IN THE US
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Craving a big dose of wilderness therapy but can't spare 6 months? These stunning trails will give you the full thru hike experience in 1-2 months.
JOHN MUIR TRAIL
Iconic long-distance trail through alpine wonderland finishing at Mt. Whitney
Sierra Nevada Mountains 210 miles
COLORADO TRAIL
High-elevation hike through big mountains dotted with historic mining towns.
Denver to Durango 480 miles
ARIZONA TRAIL
Impressively varied walk through desert, mountains, forest, and of course the Grand Canyon.
Mexico border to Utah border 800 miles
TAHOE RIM TRAIL
Circle spectacular Lake Tahoe on this long-distance mountain trail
Sierra Nevada Mountains 165 miles
LONG TRAIL
A woodsy and rocky trek on America's oldest long-distance hiking trail.
Vermont 273 miles
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