Sea-to-Sea Backpacking Route: Epic USA Itinerary for First-Timers

Dreaming of dipping boots from Atlantic sand to Pacific surf? Follow this 30-day blueprint by USABackpack.

1. Appalachian Sunrise Start

Begin on the Blue Ridge Parkway; our GPX skips tolls and queues for USA Backpack dawn overlooks.

2. Heartland Hostel Hop

Ride budget Amtrak sections; the planner flags sleeper sales and locker sizes.

3. High-Desert Switchbacks

Swap rails for boots through red-rock canyons—water-cache alerts built in.

4. Pacific Crest Finale

Hit coastal bluffs at sunset; gear-swap meetups pinged inside the app.

Save, tweak, and walk America end-to-end—no guesswork needed.