Section Hiking vs. Thru Hiking: What are the Pros and Cons

When it comes to the long trails, such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, or Te Araroa, you've likely heard two terms flying around on how you can go about hiking these beasts. Will you thru hike the trail, or section hike it? A quick Google search will reveal plenty of debate in the hiking community over s

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