The World's Five Most Breathtaking Long Distance Hikes

Hiking the American or global wilderness is a pastime for those who have a passion for the outdoors, but long distance hiking is an entirely different ballgame and a major activity in itself. Rather than making a picturesque hike a day long activity that is just a feature of a trip, adventure seekers who are looking for long distance hikes find trails that can take days, weeks, or even months to complete. Long distance hiking is certainly not for the faint of heart and some of these trails would push even the most experienced hikers to the brink. Here are five of the most breathtaking long distance hikes on the planet: The Continental Divide spans a jaw-dropping 3,100 miles, the longest and most challenging of the three classic American thru-hikes. Beginning right on the edge of Mexico and New Mexico, it spans all the way through the Rocky Mountains up to Canada as hikers go from desert to mountains. Hikers who want to to accomplish this beast will have to plan accordingly to avoid weather that is too hot to