One Foot in Front of the Other: How Many Steps Does it Take to Conquer These Famous U.S. Trails?
How many steps does it take to conquer some of the most famous trails in the U.S.? Let’s take a look at the AT, PCT, CDT, and more.
Alex Murphy
Alex Murphy is the trending producer for Outdoors.com. He focuses on unique stories, videos and news from the outdoor space. He has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years. You can contact him at [email protected].
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Adventure
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Adventure
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Hiking
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Adventure
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Action Sports
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Adventure
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Adventure
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