Today was hard. It was a long day and I was exhausted by the end of it. I started the day by crossing the Muddy Fork River. It was a rather tricky...
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 138 – Breakfast Buffet at Timberline Lodge
I awoke early this morning and wasn't able to fall back to sleep so I felt a bit tired today. I could see the sunrise through the trees as I...
PCT Day 137 – Spectacular Sunset at Mt. Hood
I woke tired and sore from my long day yesterday. I let myself stay in my sleeping quilt a little longer than usual as a reward for yesterday's...
PCT Day 136 – In Which Unicorn Hikes a 25-Mile Day
I hit a couple of big milestones today. I've officially hiked over 1500 miles on the the PCT! I've also hiked the highest number of miles so far in...
PCT Day 135 – Olallie Lake Resort
I arranged for a ride back to the trail today starting at Olallie Lake Resort. This meant skipping approximately 93 miles from where I got off the...
PCT Day 134 – Zero in Bend with Bright and Story
PCT Day 134 - Friday August 25 Zero Day in Bend I had a wonderful zero day in Bend today, staying with my dear friends Jill (Bright) and Robert...
PCT Day 133 – Irish Lake to Elk Lake Junction
Long day today. I was on a mission to get to Elk Lake junction so I could travel into Bend. I ended up hiking my highest number of miles in one day...
PCT Day 132 – Old Blaze Marks and Mossy Trees in Central Oregon
I was surprised to discover that it was 6:45 am when I awoke, groggy from sleep. Mists shrouded Lower Rosary Lake, giving it an ethereal effect. I...
PCT Day 131 – Pee Rag Shenanigans and Shelter Cove Resort
I awoke this morning with the faint smell of smoke in the air and the sunrise obscured by smoke in the distance. I packed and eagerly hit the trail...
Pacific Crest Trail Day 130 – Watching the 2017 Eclipse from the Trail
PCT Day 130 - Monday August 21 Mile 1876.1 to Mile 1895.3 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 19.2 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1426.4 Feet Ascended Today: 3099 Feet...
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!