9.6 Miles 1840 feet elevation gain Last year I called the Pacific Crest Trail home for six glorious months. I’ve wanted to return to the trail...
Long Distance Trails
Hiking long-distance trails is one of my passions. In 2017, I hiked over 1800 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in a single summer. Read more about my adventures hiking various long trails below.
In Which Unicorn Gives a Presentation on her 2017 PCT Hike at the Everson Library
Hello friends! I will be giving a presentation at the Everson Library on Sunday, April 22 if anyone is interested in hearing more about my 2017...
PCT Day 168 – Ending My PCT Hike at Yosemite National Park
PCT Day 168 - Thursday, September 28 Lyell Fork Creek Mile 931.2 to Tuolumne Meadows Mile 942.5 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 11.3 Total PCT Miles Hiked:...
PCT Day 167 – Crossing Donahue Pass to Yosemite National Park
PCT Day 167 - Wednesday, September 27 Mile 915.9 to Lyell Fork Creek Mile 931.2 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 15.4 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1801.5 Feet...
PCT Day 166 – Devil’s Postpile National Monument
PCT Day 166 - Tuesday, September 26 Red's Meadow Mile 906.7 to Mile 915.9 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 9.2 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1786.2 Feet Ascended...
PCT Days 164 & 165 – Zero Day in Mammoth
PCT Days 164 & 165 Sunday, September 24 Iva Bell Springs - Cascade Valley Trail Mile 7.8 to Red's Meadow - PCT Mile 906.7 PCT Miles Hiked Today:...
PCT Day 163 – Crossing Silver Pass to the Iva Bell Hot Springs
I awoke to a thin layer new snow on the ground. Snow had fallen overnight in small white pellets the size of BB's. The ground was frozen and...
PCT Day 162 – Staying Warm at Vermilion Valley Resort
When I awoke it was 33 degrees in the bunkroom. I guessed that it was colder outside but body heat must have kept the room warm. There was only one...
PCT Day 161 – Surprise Snowfall in the Sierras
I slept fitfully last night and awoke to the sound of rain on my tent. I tossed and turned and could hear the rain falling each time I awoke. It got...
PCT Day 160 – Crossing Selden Pass and Bear Creek
I woke up today feeling more rested and was glad I stopped earlier last night. My goal today was to hike as close as possible to the junction...
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!