Originally Posted by
Dogwood
I thrued the JMT twice previous to a PCT thru. Glad I did. Made doing the PCT through the Sierra very early as one of the first three PCT NOBOers to do so a snap in the snow.
Lots of things to consider beyond just the trail itself that provides a deep feeling of remoteness. Itinerary, season, camping in non high use human habitation areas, night hiking, etc all play into a feeling of remoteness too.
A PCT thru or long section hike does provide outstanding NP, SP, and Wilderness Area opps. It's what you often get walking continuously for 1000's of miles anywhere.
I only suggested other NON PCT hikes because you said you immensely enjoyed a Pacific Ocean coastal headlands hike. That's what you said. BTW, IMHO walking some or all of a coastal route/trail like along the WA, OR and CA coast is about as comfortable logistically as a LD hike gets!