The Pacific Crest Trail in Three Minutes

[@orhetttalbert6369]

I just hiked the Pacific Coast Trail in 3 minutes. I gotta rest now.

[@ferdrewflores3612]

😆😆

[@justme-yr2xf]

Lolz

[@IanPryor]

I just typed this comment in 3 minutes and I'm pretty tired from that too so probably going to rest as well

[@realjeetpatel]

@@IanPryor same

[@JimNagle87]

You gotta make time in life guys. Waiting around for the "right" time to do anything will surely disappoint you. If you want to do something, make time. Do it and don't look back. If it doesn't work out for you, then you learn something. Take the time off from work and do it, even if it's just one big adventure that uses all your time. Quality experiences > Quantity.

[@deepdish2034]

J.M. Studios hell yeah! Have you hiked it yet? I'm planning 2019 to do this

[@hopebasinger2442]

iagree

[@calitaco]

@@deepdish2034 Did you do it?

[@deepdish2034]

@@calitaco I hiked on it but honestly hiked more on intersecting trails

[@KandiKlover]

Waiting for the right time just ends up making you put if off forever and then you're old and dying and crying because you never did the stuff you want in life.

[@zizimugen4470]

It amazes me that the trail seems to be a maximum three feet wide. There's hardly even a "scar" on the earth for this beautiful path!

[@jaybjornbjornintheusa3039]

The trail creates little streams from all the foot traffic in which causes unnatural drainage of several areas

[@RaziemeIborra]

This is arguably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

[@johnnycash5858]

You need to get out more.

[@js1642]

Who are you arguing with? Yourself?

[@josephflynn8696]

hell yea my g!!!!

[@ferdrewflores3612]

Razieme !!! ☝️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏

[@ferdrewflores3612]

🙏 Wonderful lady ! 😊😊☺️

[@sarahkrupa7345]

That... was beautiful. As someone who had plans but whose plans were knocked back again and again as mobility limiting medical conditions began to mount (I'm on number 5 at 35), I know I will never see this in person. But I'm thankful that I live in a time and place where people like you are kind enough to compile such amazing video and let me glimpse what could have been if I had been born healthy. Aaaaaaand now I'm crying, hahaha. Again, thank you. That was... something I never thought I'd see.

[@ThaCapoDon]

Just finished the trail. Great feeling

[@adamgenova2916]

Where do people sleep and get food from while they are there? Are there any animals that can attack you like bears?

[@oxo__Milk__oxo]

ThaCapoDon my same question lol

[@ThaCapoDon]

Hey. You sleep in the tent that you carry with you. You resupply food in towns along the trail.. sometimes 1-5 days carry each time... water reports give you info about how often and where you find water

[@notsurex]

how much weight did u lose

[@deepdish2034]

ThaCapoDon wow! Can you share any pointers ax to how to and not to do's? I'm planning this but obese, diabetic, schizophrenic and have vertigo! I'm planning this alone!

[@eonblue46]

Exceptional. Nothing I have seen captures the feeling of physically walking on that trail quite like this.

[@Zakkyy]

Now THIS is living life to its fullest. Amazing!

[@cdb-ez6xg]

I like how your focus was downward/trail dominant through most of your days, and blue sky begins to reveal itself toward the end of your trip. Keep holding your head up, there's a grand world out there!

[@Michael-hn6tj]

Things are so terrible right now. I came across this video and had a good cry at how beautiful life still can be. Thank you.

[@fh5977]

I'm only 16 years old and read the book 'Wild' written by Cheryl Strayed, but omg, when i saw this adventure, it has become dream to do for me! It looks such a nice, but dangerous adventure, given by Mother Earth!

[@Pedro28725]

And? Have you done it yet?

[@keekee999booo]

yeah! Have you done it???

[@fh5977]

Not yet! I am 22 now and in my last year studying Biomedical Sciences, so didnt have time yet! :D

[@Pedro28725]

@@fh5977 Haha sick you replied after 6 years. I was in the same boat as you 2 years ago. Do it next year. You won't regret it, trust this random stranger on the internet.

[@fh5977]

@@Pedro28725 I will for sure haha!!

[@betty8568]

Oh my! The number of steps that have touched this path, gives me chills. It calls to me.

[@willsouthafrica]

What a lovely world we live in. We just need to get out there and appreciate it.

[@sonjaphotography1285]

Kudos to you for hiking this trail, it's on my bucket list!

[@PlusBones]

WOW - I mean, WOW You truly can't appreciate the world we live in unless you see this. Incredible!

[@PzLoveUnityRespect]

This video just saved me a five month journey. Thanks man. Just crossed it off my bucket list!

[@AmericanDrainWorks]

This was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.

[@rickjames5889]

I've made this journey before, brings back memories. I can recall almost exactly where these shots were taken. Best time of my life, grats.

[@VictorJimenez-vk2ot]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug

[@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024]

Lies

[@meglizbrown]

first pct video i have watched since i completed my thru hike this summer… not exaggerating when i say i burst into tears. i miss it so much😢

[@Shawdiee]

1:01 scares me, but other than that, everything looks beautiful!

[@MikeRiggsAdventures]

Hey, I am 62 and just got off the PCT. I am telling you to chase your dreams and do it! Yes, it's hard but you can do so much more than you think! Good Memories, Good People, and Good Views. Mac thanks for working on the survey!

[@runforrestrunnnn1598]

I am going to do this trail one day! I promise this to myself

[@exotruther]

Hit me up if you want a partner

[@joreygauthier5842]

One of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin in a long time

[@st.aniel.]

Man everyday was leg day for you.

[@catherinegarmon3027]

Beautiful. Love the peaceful music.

[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

I hiked the Oregon section back in 1993, a superb journey on many levels that i think I'm still learning from. I met many good and generous people and had a real feeling of being rewarded for something. I can't afford to do such a trip for now but would love to go through Washington if I get the chance in future. Thank you for sharing this.

[@KelbyRoberson]

Wow, this is incredible. Mad props to you and your friends that completed this hike!

[@jason5031]

This is brilliant. Thank you Mac for sharing! It's made my day.

[@stardust610134]

I think I would never be able to finish the whole trail, I would just be dazed by one of those amazing scenery along the way.

[@marydrake1209]

What a beautiful video of our gorgeous USA. May we always keep it beautiful and free; where everyone can enjoy Nature's gifts and the kindness of fellow beings.

[@twirlawhirld]

I come back to this video every once in a while to have a good cry. I recognize all of those places. The trail is hard but easy at the same time. All you gotta do is wake up early, go to bed late, eat top ramen every day and keep walking. But it changes you more than you realize it will before you go. You learn how to be nice to strangers and expect them to be nice to you in return. You learn to respect people asking for rides on the side of the road and give them when you can (I'm a girl so sometimes I don't unless I have a male passenger). You learn how to just keep truckin when everything about you hurts, and you can't help but cry, because you'll get used to it and you'll get better at it. You learn you can just sing at the top of your lungs in the middle of nowhere and no one cares. You might even learn to be alone if you go SOBO (southbound). You might even learn, as I did, that if you lose enough weight and wear a collared shirt and baseball cap, people will just confuse you for a small boy scout. SCORE! I'd recommend the experience to almost everyone.

[@chriscartermedia]

Man, such a beautiful look at this incredible trail!

[@txhypnotist]

Thanks for sharing this experience with me and others. Keep on Hiking!

[@berkantduman5603]

I've been excited while watching the video it was awesome. i can find thousand people out there who wants to do same thing as you did.

[@tinahlavac5257]

Awesome video!

[@Stratton218]

Wish some of these shots were longer...especially at 2:24. I understand and appreciate the 'condensed experience' but many of these shots were really nice. I had to pause the video multiple times to really absorb the beauty. I can't wait to hike it this summer.

[@Fockerizer]

Awesome Video, Awesome Scenery, Awesome Music, Awesome Parks, Just Awesome !

[@TheHungryHiker]

I LOVE This! This video just gave me all the PCT feels. Take me back!

[@ronkirk5099]

Class of '86 here - I spent 7 months doing the trail and had a little snow in WA. I loved it so much, I went on to do the AT, CDT (in 4 section hikes), the AZ trail and FL trail. I'm a westerner and probably a little biased, but the PCT is the best. The CDT is still a work in progress and has sections of pavement, 4x road and you'll see vehicles on it so the experience is diminished. Just do it if you can, I guarantee you will cherish the experience the rest of your life. See it before our wild areas disappear. Suggestions: go light and for heaven's sake don't be in a hurry. Your chances of a successful thru-hike and the pride that goes with it will be much better.

[@faisalkhandotcom]

Thank you for making this. Loved every second of it.

[@jenniferfrank4716]

I LOVE this video. I love hiking in the wilderness. Oh, this makes my heart sing :-)

[@houckstar]

What a fantastic way to let me feel like I experienced the entire journey. Music is 👌

[@kep16]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatOldBiddy]

Thank you for this... its the most beautiful imagery I've seen in a very long time. May Life give you everything you need.~

[@hikeoverheels5429]

Thank you for making this, I am class of 22’ and I ache for the trail nearly every day ❤️

[@marceloasouzadasilva349]

This is beautiful, i cried, so mucho energy, so much beauty...

[@daviddamore1420]

Wow the nature or wilderness is unbelievable!! Very beautiful!!

[@chrisbentley9442]

Great video Mac! Hope to cross trails again someday soon!

[@SpookyBizkit]

WOW DUDE THAT IS AMAZING !!! KEEP ON HIKING PNW IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL

[@juliettelundgren2902]

Thank You for the inspiration... The Deep Creek section runs within a mile of my back yard... I am planning a lot of day trips until the hub and I can afford a good 2 week trek up through the Sierras... I loved this so much. ( did a pretty good section hike of the AT but in the dead of winter.... BAD IDEA ) called it in Shenandoah Park.. I look forward to a bit of redemption ;-)

[@jasonnolan4143]

Really miss the old soundtrack, it was a great soundtrack for a great video!

[@RosemaryWoodel]

Love it! Thank you so much for creating this.

[@alilopez4836]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing.

[@retribution5242]

Thank you for sharing. I imagine folks stuck in life felt at ease for atheist a few minutes thanks to you. I'm currently heading up to the Crest... after I roll a few joints. Cougar trail/Big Bear 🐻 ♥

[@valensinclair6750]

2:25 Just drove across that bridge a few days ago. View of the Columbia was gorgeous.

[@RobertDeloyd]

Just totally unbelievably awesome! I love this video

[@feslenraster]

Amazing views, journey and shot. Well done Mac. thanks for this!

[@Kristfield]

Fabulous, great job......I did part of this trail from Rainy Pass to Steven's Pass....Beautiful country out there.....keep on trekking.

[@Whisperingtothefire]

This is absolutely incredible!!

[@willporter89]

Incredible Footage! What a Journey!! you lucky Bastards! Time to start saving up!

[@Duus_DK]

My dream is definitely to follow the PCT. thanx for sharing !!!!

[@SusanHuey]

THANKS for sharing your video! Amazing country we live in!

[@SuperSaiyanPhysique]

This song is great! Fits the video nicely.

[@williamphan8162]

That's so cool it just makes me wanna work harder to protect the water and nature Earth has graciously given us

[@marciobm7810]

Very nice! Hugs from Brazil!👏🇧🇷

[@billroy565]

I wish I was young again. I'd love to do this. Congrats on your accomplishment.

[@MrGusto-ch3wc]

Thanks for this. Just more motivation to do it again next year!!!

[@TheSubberBoy]

That was awesome, good job. 2:24 is gorgeous

[@1967pinkfloyd]

thanks for sharing..... the only thing on my bucket list is to hike this trail. I've hiked bits of it over the past 8 years,but want to do the whole trail someday!!! thanks!!!

[@_Sil_]

Such beautiful country and an incredible journey.Good on you for making it the whole way!

[@HearturMind]

OH MY GOSH! Thank you for sharing that. It is amazing!

[@darryl.c7972]

And not one Big Foot sighting..

[@andrewe6839]

we are bigfoot

[@SIRMMA]

You did not see him, but he saw you!

[@KandiKlover]

Because he was the one holding the camera.

[@Zamugustar]

His name is Daryl

[@imfly131]

Samsquantch

[@MalMilligan]

So many incredible views. Thanks for making this vid !!

[@MuleSkinninMama]

Beautiful video of a spectacular adventure! Congratulations on accomplishing it. You look GREAT at the end! You have the glow :)

[@patedabea1481]

thanx for letting us be a part of your journey

[@jennyh5117]

I LOVE IT! 😢 My favorite photos outdoors on the trail are of the trail and its surroundings! Beautiful! Thank you and congratulations! 👏🏼

[@lyndacramer8665]

Looks like fun and health. May all arrive there as they are able.

[@darlalong1957]

Read "Wild" years ago..remembered all the things she did wrong i.e. boots too small, pack too heavy...learned alot!

[@eternalmiasma5586]

Hikes like the PCT and the AT are so crazy because with their length, you see so many different landscapes on just a single trail

[@WilderMom]

Very cool video and music....Thanks for posting it! :))

[@MasalaiMeri]

Thank You so much for posting this!! It's wonderful. Not sure why/how 115 people could give it a thumbs down though...

[@darlalong1957]

Sad, isn't it?

[@pfreidmeister]

This was beautiful Mac! I want to go back. - Achilles

[@Halfwayanywhere]

Philip Freidin ACHILLIES! CDT next year? PCT round two? I need to return.

[@tkdbabe67]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

[@orionNsirius]

I am here after watching Wild on Netflix. PCT is so beautiful.

[@pp_geopolitix9453]

Beautiful video, Inspiring and KUDOS!!...

[@paulinedelande5116]

This is beautiful.. I discovered the existence of the PCT reading Cheryl Strayed's book : Wild.. I hope that one day I'll be crazy enough to experience it ! Thanks for the cool video :)

[@janemoore7406]

a wonderful post - especially right now!

[@pussymystictv4607]

Thank you for making this video. I appreciate you for this. 🙏♥️

[@ronhossannah1]

this is just beautiful man, well done

[@adventurecoalition3690]

Awesome, scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikenaylor6875]

Thanks for sharing this. Looked like an incredible journey.

[@arandybozarth]

Thank you. Beautiful. Inspiring.

[@shaka_lutherking7152]

What a killer video. It must have been fun going through all your footage when you were done.

[@wonder-walkers]

We've got some training to do, but I'm doing this with my kids in 2026!

[@1-queen773]

Just watch some vids from your channel all the way from Holland! Cool family adventures!!

[@cczahnow]

almost makes me want to hike it but alas i'm not a hiker. thanks for the birds eye video!

[@ferdrewflores3612]

Love it ! Just saved 1.5 hrs ! Did not know about it ! AWESOME ! ☝️👏🏼👏🏼💪🙏

[@Doww1e]

2:25 is a money shot!

[@Halfwayanywhere]

Darin Gordon Tunnel Falls in Northern Oregon!

[@yanwarcakrasenjaya4008]

Halfway Anywhere Will check out. Can you give the timestamps of your time in Colorado?

[@Halfwayanywhere]

Yanwar Cakrasenjaya The trail passes through California, Oregon, and Washington (so I have no stamps of time to offer you).

[@yanwarcakrasenjaya4008]

Halfway Anywhere Fair enough. Looks like an epic journey though. Did you guys just camp out for the night when you were done for the day?

[@Linkthe3rd]

Yanwar Cakrasenjaya They stayed in motels all along the way. The parks service provides AMAZING accommodations.

[@Laufield]

Beautiful.....I will going there in next few years. *finger crossing*

[@TGo-n-Roscoe]

Amazing. I've never been so captivated.

[@nextari]

I was about to set foot out on it this afternoon. But now, I'm not so sure. It's a bit of a spoiler now that I've seen the whole thing. But on the bright side, this saved me 3 months.