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The trail is 2,650 miles and it generally takes the entire snow-free season to walk. Thatâs about 5 months. Elite athletes who are experienced on the PCT have finished the trail in as little as two months. The few who achieve sub-100 day hikes average well over 30 miles per day. Thatâs an incredible achievement.
The best exercise to prepare for a hike is good, old fashioned walking. Walking provides both a cardiovascular workout and strengthens the same muscles you'll use on your hike. Begin by walking 30 to 45 minutes three days a week to train for a five mile (eight kilometer) hike. On a fourth day, take a longer walk and increase your distance each week until you're walking about two-thirds of the length of your hike [source: Spilner and Robertson ].