Do’s and Don’ts of Hiker Hitchhiking

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail--Shelter Cove--Oregon

Shelter Cove-Oregon

Thru Hikers - Pacific Crest Trail

Thru Hikers – Pacific Crest Trail (Photo credit: ex_magician)

Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail -- Oregon

Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail--Oregon

Tent-site at Shelter Cove

Thru-hikers need to resupply. That  means hitching to town, or to a camp that has a store and other services.

Sometimes, it can take a while to get a hitch. You can improve your chances by doing a few simple things.

Be as neat as possible. Tuck your clothes in, wash your face, cover wild hair with a cap. Make the effort.

Don’t bunch with other hikers. More than two holding out thumbs at one spot is not wise–drivers will be reluctant to squeeze everyone in.

Pare off with a female, if possible. Your odds improve—I’ve seen it happen, and I’ll leave it at that.

Don’t look depressed or forlorn, especially if it’s a nice day. A driver would like to communicate and, perhaps, learn things. A driver is less likely to stop if he/she senses turbulence, or an attitude.

Shelter Cove Resort, near the Pacific Crest Trail, is a marina and camp on Odell Lake in Crescent, Oregon.

4 thoughts on “Do’s and Don’ts of Hiker Hitchhiking

  1. Nice tips for every hiker, as hiking is not an easy sport and everyone required to give some extra efforts. These hiking, dos and don’ts are beneficial for everyone who wants to go for hiking.

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