What are the rock markers on trails called?


What are the rock markers on trails called? Wonder no more—these rock piles are called cairns and often mark hiking routes in parks. Every park has different rules about cairns, so it's always a good idea to check out a park's website for information on hiking trails before you go.


Which is harder PCT or AT?

Physically, the terrain of the PCT is a little more straightforward, although no thru-hike is ever easy. The AT isn't so tough to hike, except for about 300 miles of some of the hardest hiking you will ever do in the White Mountains and Maine.