Simple hiking etiquette can go a long way in making trail experience more enjoyable. Most state parks have rules and regulations posted but trail etiquette is a bit more.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association protects, preserves and promotes the Pacific Crest Trail. Recently, two researchers interviewed 56 hikers about their motivations for hiking the PCT. The results are very interesting.
Athlete and motivational speaker Jennifer Pharr Davis is on a quest this summer to hike the entire 2,180 miles of the Appalachian Trail in less than a month and a half!