Which is more difficult the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest trail?

You'll want to note that the AT takes five to seven months to complete its 2,190 miles, while the PCT take four to six months to complete 2,650 miles of trail. That shows, when evaluating the most obvious factor, terrain, the AT is without question the more difficult of the two trails.



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The PCT is harder logistically than the AT which has ample trail towns or a water supply nearly every five to eight miles. In the PCT desert, water is scarce. You need to fill up at water caches and carry more water through long, waterless stretches of the desert.

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The Continental Divide Trail Considered by many to be the most challenging and remote of the Triple Crown trails, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a 3000+ mile adventure from Mexico to Canada, traveling through five western states.

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The Pacific Crest Trail Association estimates that 700 to 800 people attempt to thru-hike it each year, and about 15% to 35% (versus the AT's 25%) actually succeed.

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The PCT is the home of many types of animals and it also traverses bear habitat. In places, animals, including bears, have become adept at gaining access to improperly stored food.

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It is the record of the 2,607 people that have completed the entire Pacific Crest Trail. Remarkably, at least 47 people have done it more than once.

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So, if you are up for the challenge, here are Europe's most difficult and dangerous hikes to add to your travel itinerary.
  • The Dolomites, Italy. ...
  • El Caminito del Rey, Spain. ...
  • Aonach Eagach Ridge, Scotland. ...
  • Trift Bridge Hike, Switzerland. ...
  • Grand Randonnée 20, France. ...
  • Striding Edge, England. ...
  • Eagle Walk, Austria.


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The GR20, in Corsica, France, is known as one of Europe's toughest long-distance trails and considered to be the most difficult of all the GR routes. The 180 kilometre path takes about two weeks to complete, crossing the island from north to south.

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1. Southern Maine. For hikers heading north, hitting Maine is a significant milestone, and they are rewarded with this section that's arguably the most challenging on the trail.

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As hard as hiking the PCT will be, it's 100% worth it. The Pacific Crest Trail is notorious for having the lowest completion rate of any long-distance trail and you'll see why when you're on it. If you're planning to hike the PCT, it takes commitment. Don't give up on yourself too quickly when the going gets tough.

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Most thru-hikers use a trail name along their long-distance hike. TRIPLE CROWNER: A thru-hiker who completes hiking all three major USA hiking trails: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), The Appalachian Trail (AT), and The Continental Divide Trail (CDT.)

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