Tracking My 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike: Stats, Gear & GPS Insights

In April 2022, I set out to thru-hike the 4,250 km Pacific Crest Trail, tracking every step with the Garmin Instinct Solar 2S. Over 140 days, I logged 4051 km, 123,970m elevation gain, and an average speed of 5.2 km/h. This post covers my PCT hiking stats, smartwatch performance, and GPS tracking insights—plus how I used my Garmin for navigation and daily Strava updates.