The TrekSep 12, 2026

Did Trail Work Prepare Me For A Thru Hike?

A surprising amount of people think trails build themselves, or they simply develop by being walked on. Social trails do exist, but most well-established trails are maintained by seasonal workers doing backbreaking work. I’ve been doing trail work for three years, ever since I reached my breaking point when it came to office work and decided to change my career. The post Did Trail Work Prepare Me For A Thru Hike? appeared first on The Trek.

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