With the 2020 hiking season (or lack thereof) behind us, it’s time to look towards 2021. A lot of mystery still surrounds the upcoming year and what it might mean for thru-hiking. With concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic once again keeping hikers off of the longer trails, it’s the perfect season to consider some hikes that aren’t necessarily on everyone’s radar. If you’re looking for a slightly shorter adventure, less crowds, and a new experience, we offer up five shorter, lesser-known, more low-key thru-hikes to consider for 2021.

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