I broke camp around 7:00 am and hiked north along Hat Creek Rim. It was hot and exposed but the views were fabulous. I gratefully topped off my...
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 80 – Hat Creek Rim
On day 80 of my PCT thru-hike, I awoke in the middle of the night to pee and must have accidentally let a bunch of mosquitoes into my tent. I...
PCT Day 79 – Mosquito Fiesta near Baum Lake
I spent today primarily relaxing at the Burney Mountain Guest Ranch, doing resupply chores and waiting out the heat of the day to hike out. It was...
PCT Day 78 – Burney Falls to Burney Mountain Guest Ranch
Monarch and I were not in a big hurry to break camp this morning as we had a short hike to the Burney Mountain Guest Ranch. Having picnic tables to...
PCT Day 77 – Rock Creek and Lake Britton Dam
I woke up feeling much better this morning. I was uncomfortable and sore from my sleeping pad but did manage to get more sleep once I removed most...
PCT Day 76 – Spectacular Views of Mt. Shasta
I slept even worse last night thanks to my sleeping pad. I tossed and turned all night long and woke up exhausted and grumpy. If I kept the pad...
PCT Day 75 – Fitzhugh Gulch to Alder Creek Junction
I slept poorly again last night thanks to my lopsided sleeping pad. I was not a happy camper when I woke up this morning. I need a new sleeping pad...
PCT Day 74 – Another Failed Sleeping Pad at Fitzhugh Gulch
*Reader's Note*. In an effort to keep my blog family friendly and to maintain the illusion, for my mother's sake, that nothing but flowery prose...
PCT Day 73 – Trail Angel Ed and his Dog Fred Henry
I awoke to the muted rays of sunshine coming in to Ed's living room. I sat up to see Fred Henry looking at me with puppy dog eyes from his little...
PCT Day 72 – Hanging out with Locals in Seiad Valley
We were eager to get into town this morning and packed up quickly. It was only a 10-mile hike and we wanted to reach the post office before it...
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!