As one of the most iconic thru-hikes in the world, the Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT, welcomes hundreds of hikers each season. Stretching 2,650 miles from the California border with Mexico all the way through the western U.S. to Canada, it's a five-month adventure. However, a triple threat of recent incidents has left major sections of the PCT closed to hikers.

However, for avid hikers, there are many other scenic thru-hikes across the U.S. that are great alternatives to the Pacific Crest Trail and are fully open this summer. So, lace up your hiking boots, get your pack ready, and find your adventurous spirit with these other iconic thru-hikes that are equally beautiful but underrated.

The Three Best Alternative Thru-Hikes To The Pacific Crest Trail

With the recent closures along the PC

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