π² Los Angeles National Forest, California, USA π
National Trails Day traces back 50+ years! π Before 1968, the U.S. lacked a unified trail system. That changed when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Trails System Act π, creating a network for hiking, adventure, and connecting with nature. πΆ ποΈ Forest Trails = More Than Just Paths: Theyβre gateways to wilderness! Like todayβs photo: a trail in Los Angeles National Forest π³, with towering pines and rugged ridges. This spot includes a slice of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) π₯Ύβa 2,650-mile beast stretching from Mexico to Canada! π΅β‘οΈπ πΊοΈ PCT Fast Facts: Designated in 1968 as a National Scenic Trail Crosses 7 national parks + 25 national forests π² A bucket-list dream for hikers! πͺ πΆβοΈ No Need to Go the Distance: Even a day hike on the PCTβs San Gabriel Mountains section (SoCal) delivers jaw-dropping vistas π and a sense of accomplishment. πβ¨ #NationalForests #PacificCrestTrail #AdventureAwaits πΏποΈ
