Let's face it, sometimes section hikes just aren't as fulfilling as a thru-hike.  So let's get the most thru-hiking bang for your buck with our list (presented in no particular order) of some of our favorite shorter thru-hikes that can be done in two weeks or less (based on being able to average 15 miles (24 km) per day for 14 or less days.)

1) John Muir Trail - California

 

 

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2) Bartram Trail - Georgia & North Carolina

 

 

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3) Tour du Mont Blanc - France, Italy, & Switzerland

 

 

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4) Tahoe Rim Trail - California & Nevada

 

 

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5) Unita Highline Trail - Utah

 

 

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6) Larapinta Trail - Australia

 

 

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7) Maah Daah Hey Trail - North Dakota

 

 

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8) Annapurna Circuit - Nepal

 

 

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9) TGO Challenge — Scotland

 

 

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10) GR20 — Corsica / France

 

 

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