Section Hike

A section hike is completing a portion or segment of a long-distance trail over multiple separate trips, rather than hiking the entire trail continuously in one attempt. Section hikers typically complete trails like the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail by hiking different sections during weekends, vacations, or extended trips over months or years. This approach allows hikers to experience long-distance trails while accommodating work schedules, physical limitations, or budget constraints that make thru-hiking impractical.