If you've never heard about the American Perimeter Trail, that's because it is not yet built. But it is the dream of a man from Bend to create the 14,000-mile trail for hikers and backpackers. And he's already gone to amazing lengths to get it started. With a film crew following his finish, Rue McKenrick returned to Bend on Oct. 8 from a multi-stage, 14,000-mile journey. The experienced backpacker spent more than two years scouting a 14,000 mile trail he wants to establish. He hiked the entire thing. Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/sports/outdoors/14000-mile-american-perimeter-trail/283-669966e7-0752-4bb2-b688-236a2ed2b8e6 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect