After 1,200 miles, you know this special trail. You know the views that made your heart soar, the slogs that made your feet sore, the hidden spots no one else visits, and the coffee shops with the best WiFi connections.
Here are some simple ways you can give back to the trail that gives us so much:
For completing the Pacific Northwest Trail, the PNTA would also like to award you with a special 1,200-miler rocker patch and to add your name to our official list of 1,200 Milers.
We acknowledge that this preliminary list may be far from complete and encourage PNT end-to-enders from the last forty years to submit this simple form to have their names added to the official list or contact us.
Learn more about our recognition policy by reading these frequently asked questions.
Q. What is a 1,200 Miler?
A. 1,200 Miler is someone who has connected their steps along the entire Pacific Northwest Trail, from one terminus to to the other.
We recognize users regardless of sequence, speed, or combination of route choices
We do not distinguish between single-season thru-hikes and multi-year sections hikes
We recognize your accomplishment whether it took two months or 40 years to complete
We recognize equestrians, backpackers, and hybrid trips that combine modes of muscle-powered adventure
Q. What is a section hiker?
A. A section hiker is a long-distance hiker who has completed one or more of the ten sections of the PNT. Upon completing all ten sections of trail, a section hiker will be recognized as a 1200 Miler.
Section-hiking is a practical way to experience the PNT; shorter trips require less time to complete and can be planned to fit into life schedules or to take advantage of the fairest weather conditions.
Q. What is the recognition policy of the PNTA?
A. It is not practical to verify a hiker’s claim of completing the entire PNT. Instead, our policy is to operate on the honor system. We assume that those who submit a request for recognition have done so in good faith.
We operate on the honor system
We believe that false claims made by the few devalue the struggle and achievement of many
No two end-to-end hikes are the same. The trail corridor of the PNT offers multiple route choices, continues to evolve,
and may be affected by seasonal “acts of nature,” like wildfire, weather, or snowpack
Please submit the following information about your Pacific Northwest Trail thru-hike to register as a 1200 Miler using the form below. If you have any issues, please contact us.