difficulty
strenuous
terrain
difficult
water
plentiful
resupply
medium
weather
medium
navigation
hard
hazards
medium
popularity
isolated
transportation
medium
accommodation
some

Overview

difficulty
strenuous
The Pacific Northwest Trail runs near the northern American-Canadian border, and passes through numerous national parks, national forests, and mountain ranges in the region. It was named a National Scenic Trail by President Obama in 2009. The overall difficulty of hiking the PNT is strenuous, and thru-hikes should only be attempted by seasoned hikers. The trail has several factors that contribute to this rating, such as difficulty mountainous terrain, challenging navigation, rainy weather conditions, and complicated logistical arrangements around the national parks.