Just hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the JMT - one route was way better for views

I did the JMT last summer and the PCT section through the Sierras this year. The JMT gave way more bang for your buck on elevation gain vs. vista payoff - hit 11 passes in 3 weeks versus 4 on the PCT. Anyone else find that longer routes don't always mean better scenery per mile?

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willow11449m ago

Shorter route with more passes sounds like the better deal. Quality over quantity every time when your legs are screaming. More scenery packed into less miles is the real win.