Comment by levolvel

Oh wow! Yea you did pull off a tight budget. I never expected to rely on strangers for hitches or trail angels for couch surfing, but those are some of my best memories. Its an incredible journey.

You absolutely have to go for the PCT! They don't call it the "Goldilocks Trail" for nothing. It has it all! I live on the east coast, like you, so the AT was like hiking in my own backyard, but the PCT. Absolutely stunning! I can't recommend it enough. I hope to hike the CDT either in sections or as a thru-hike once I hit retirement age (but I have a good amount of time before that day arrives lol my memories will have to carry me until then).