PCT hiker details trail challenges
A PCT hiker described facing severe blowdowns, overgrown paths, mud, and hazardous rock slides, covering 19 miles with 2,600 feet of elevation change in continuous rain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qvn5LTlxUPw.
The hiker, named Carrot Quinn, had to ford a raging creek, adding to the day's challenges. Quinn's video shows the reality of conditions far removed from the idealized vision of the Pacific Crest Trail. Such conditions raise questions about trail maintenance and hiker preparedness, especially early in the season.
