The Pacific Crest Trail's Section I runs from White Pass near Mt. Rainier to Snoqualmie Pass. It is reputedly one of the ugliest sections of trail on the PCT, with few views, long exposed clear cut sections, and a couple of long stretches without reliable water. However, the section from White Pass to Chinook Pass is beautiful, with many lakes, and it runs through generally mild terrain that makes for fast miles, especially for runners. The section is 99 miles long, with 17,771 feet of elevation gain in the northbound direction.

The Pacific Crest Trail's Section H runs from the Bridge of the Gods at the Oregon-Washington border to White Pass near Mt. Rainier, passing by Mt. Adams along the way and through the rugged and remote Goat Rocks Wilderness. It is reputedly one of the easier sections of trail on the PCT, although it is far from resupply points. It runs for 147.5 miles, with 28,000 feet of elevation gain in the northbound direction and 24,000' southbound, including two 3,000' climbs (northbound) and a knife edge ridge.

L’idée de la Grande Dérive, c’est de partir à pied à travers les marges vertes de la ville, sur des sentiers balisés reliant les bois, parcs publics, terrils, zones agricoles, friches.

Le tout formant une boucle de 54 km à arpenter en mode exploratoire ou en avalant les kilomètres. 

Le réseau des transport en commun permet de planifier ses étapes en fonction des lignes de trains, métros, bus.

Chaque sentier est unique, comme le sont aussi les villes.