SHORTER THRU HIKES IN THE US

Craving a big dose of wilderness therapy but can't spare several months for a long trail like the PCT? These stunning shorter thru hiking trails will give you a taste of the thru hike experience in just a few weeks to a couple months.

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JOHN MUIR TRAIL

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COLORADO TRAIL

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ARIZONA TRAIL

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

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LONG TRAIL

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SHORTER THRU HIKES IN THE US

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Craving a big dose of wilderness therapy but can't spare several months for a long trail like the PCT? These stunning shorter thru hiking trails will give you a taste of the thru hike experience in just a few weeks to a couple months.

JOHN MUIR TRAIL

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COLORADO TRAIL

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ARIZONA TRAIL

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL

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LONG TRAIL

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