This Week’s Top Instagram Posts from the #PacificCrestTrail

Thru-hiking season is in full throttle on the #PCT! And there are some great photos floating around thanks to all the hikers out there! Unfortunately, if you are reading this right now, you probably aren’t out on the trail (thanks for reading if you are!). Good news, this is the next best thing!

If you’d like to be featured, we search Instagram for great photos with the hashtag #PacificCrestTrail, #PCT and #PacificCrestTrials (our personal favorite) and select a few standouts each week for your viewing pleasure.

Here’s some visual splendor chock full of the insta-greatness we have all been waiting for. The following photos were taken between 9/5 and 9/11.

Day 138: walking into the mist #pct #pct2016 #pct16 #pacificcresttrail #PictureOfTheDay #hikertrash #hike #hikers #mexicotocanada #backpacking #pctig #pcta #outdoors #thruhike #thruhicking #jimmybizzle #rei1440project #PacificCrestTrials #washingtonstate #washington #mist #rain #clouds

A photo posted by Sven Schouver (@bybzee) on Sep 5, 2016 at 5:40pm PDT

Hello, gorgeous. Washington, you may be stealing my ??. #pctig #pacificcresttrials

A photo posted by Susanna (@susannajoie) on Sep 5, 2016 at 6:23pm PDT

The photo I posted before this was taken from this same vantage point, only zoomed in on the peaks and waterfall in the upper right quadrant. These photos were taken on the long descent from the north side of Forester Pass before reaching Bubbs Creek and Vidette Meadows. #PCT #JMT

A photo posted by The Real Hiking Viking (@therealhikingviking) on Sep 6, 2016 at 6:47am PDT

Ramona Falls #waterfall #waterfalls #water #catchzifyoucan #summer #pct #pctig #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #wildernessculture #wild #wilderness #natureporn #naturelovers #nature #hikertrash #optoutside #outdoors #getout #hike #traillife #trail #

A photo posted by Bryce “Z” Griff (@catchzifyoucan) on Sep 6, 2016 at 2:13pm PDT

Mount Jefferson #pct2016 #pctig #oregon #cascades #pacificcresttrials #thruhike

A photo posted by Dan Solmon (@dan_slmn) on Sep 6, 2016 at 8:54pm PDT

Dream House . . . #pct #pct2016 #pctig #getolympus #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #deafheaven

A photo posted by Geoffrey Wong (@fgeof) on Sep 7, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

A great message so close to the Canadian border. Only 260 miles to go! #pcta #pct #pctig #pct2016 #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail #hiking #backpacking #likeforlike #liveyouradventure #bpmag #natgeo #getoutside #nature #thruhike #inspiration #message #inspirational #inspirationalmessage

A photo posted by Adam Arico / Whitney Shoeston (@whitney_shoeston) on Sep 7, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT

Day 123 (9.5) #pct #pct2016 #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail #alpinelakes #alpinelakeswilderness

A photo posted by Michele V (@dandygreens) on Sep 7, 2016 at 2:56pm PDT

The woods of Washington certainly have a horror movie feeling to them at times . . . #pct #pct2016 #pctig #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #backpacking #bpmag #liveyouradventure #getoutside #natureporn #natgeo #wanderlust #hiking #trailchat #hikerchat #thegreatoutdoors #thruhike #thruhiker #letscamp #traillife #neverstopexploring #travelstoke #keepitwild #protectthewild #adventureanywhere #awakethesoul #wildernessnation #comforttheory #anywherewild #hikelighter

A photo posted by Kevin “Gump” Elens (@mr_meursault) on Sep 7, 2016 at 9:53pm PDT

So happy we waited out the bad weather the day before and got this wonderful view of Crater Lake. #pct #pctig #hikethepct #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail2016 #thruhike #mexicotocanada #whyihike #bestdayeverydayalways #campfire_lifestyle #welove_mountain #the_trvlr #backpacking #travelbyfoot #traveldifferently #travelusa #travelmyusa #wandern #wanderlust #oregon #view #craterlake #alternate

A photo posted by ? ICE ? (@walking_it_off) on Sep 8, 2016 at 8:05am PDT

We officially crossed this awesome bridge into Washington a few days back, we also bought matching rain suits and look like Alaskan fishermen. Canada is close. . . . #thatpnwlife #pct #pacificcresttrail #thruhiking #pct2016 #pacificcresttrials #pctig #wildernessmakesyoubetter #optoutside #socality

A photo posted by Sterling Montes (@ster_ling) on Sep 8, 2016 at 9:45am PDT

#pct #pct2016 #pctig #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrail2016

A photo posted by Jorrel Patterson (@j_rr_lp_tt_rs_n) on Sep 8, 2016 at 4:06pm PDT

With constant grey skies and looming clouds, you really appreciate any light that breaks through #pct #pct2016 #thruhike #pacificcresttrials

A photo posted by Dave Kotlarek (@davidkanthony) on Sep 8, 2016 at 5:37pm PDT

A couple of hours ago, on a glorious and sunny day I reached the Canadian border and finished the Pacific Crest Trail together with four of my favourite people that I’ve known for most of the trail. It was the perfect way to end this amazing adventure and I could not be happier! Thanks everyone and good luck out there! ???????#pct2016 #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials #pctig

A photo posted by Anders Wigren (@instaglamders) on Sep 9, 2016 at 11:15pm PDT

Estranged from the world, Deranged from the wild . . . #pct #pct2016 #pctig #pacificcresttrials #pacificcresttrail #getolympus

A photo posted by Geoffrey Wong (@fgeof) on Sep 10, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

Two thru-hikes down / one more to triple crown. DONE DONE DONE! #pct #pct2016 #pacificcresttrail #pacificcresttrials

A photo posted by Shalin “Shay” Desai (@throwingshayd) on Sep 11, 2016 at 8:10am PDT

Here’s a nice big post to quench your lust for thru-hiking. Congrats to all of those who are finishing or on their last leg of the trial! And to those attacking the #PCT next year, hope you’re starting to prepare, both mentally and physically.

Happy hiking