I'm currently camped at a day use rest stop at a major intersection of the Angeles Forest Highway and I feel like a hobo. Cars are whizzing by...
Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2650-mile trail that runs along the spine of the Cascade and Sierra mountain ranges from the Mexico to Canada. In 2017, I attempted a thru-hike of the PCT and hiked over 1800 miles in a single summer. It was a life-changing experience and one that I think about often to this day.
Pacific Crest Trail Blog
While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I kept a daily blog about my experience. To read the blog in chronological order, start here:
Alternatively, you can browse through individual posts about the PCT below.
Pacific Crest Trail Archives
PCT Day 35 – Buckhorn Campground to Sulphur Springs Trail Camp
I was absolutely wiped out after yesterday's hike and slept hard last night. I got 10.5 hours of sleep (which is unusual for me) and didn't wake up...
PCT Day 34 – Summiting Mt. Baden-Powell
Today was hard. I'm too tired to write a coherent blog post so I'll share some notes and some photos. View of the Sunrise Outside My Tent this...
PCT Day 33 – The Inspirational Inspiration Point
I spent a leisurely morning in Wrightwood today, not in a big hurry to leave. I planned to spend the morning updating my blog, but the wifi and cell...
PCT Day 32 – Hiking in Snow to Wrightwood
I slept exceptionally well last night. When I woke up this morning, I was warm and cozy inside my tent. And I heard what sounded like raindrops...
PCT Day 31 – Hiking Past Railroad Tracks and Gobbler’s Knob
I awoke in the middle of the night to Elise gently shaking me to get my attention. I had earplugs in so I took them out. "The decor in this room is...
PCT Day 30 – The Infamous McDonald’s at Cajon Pass
I was on the the trail this morning shortly after 7:00 am. I ate the rest of my leftover pizza for breakfast. I'm not sure if this is the best...
PCT Day 29 – Eating Pizza at Silverwood Lake
We awoke early this morning. The hot springs are supposed to be a day use area and we had heard of rangers showing up at 6:00 am and handing out...
PCT Day 28 – Deep Creek Hot Springs
Today I had one goal in mind: Deep Creek Hot Springs. I'd heard about these hot springs from some other hikers and it seemed like a good goal for...
PCT Day 27 – Hiking along Holcomb Creek
I slept for 11 hours last night from 6:30 pm to 5:30 am. Holy crap! That may be a new record for me. I woke up groggy and a little out of it but...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!