I’m Hiking 500 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail

by BestHike editor Rick McCharles

Well …

I have a PERMIT for 523.0 miles from Idyllwild to Kennedy Meadows South in California.

Starting May 26, 2026.

It remains to be seen just how many of those 523 miles I can finish. 😀

I’ll be happy with 14 -21 days.

Wish me luck.

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I’ll be testing some new gear. Hiking lighter than ever before — as there will be some major water carrying in the desert.

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