According to Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail (Bookshop|Amazon) by Barney Scout Mann, the term Hike Naked Day is rumored to have arisen among hikers along the Mexico-to-Canada route. It’s June 21, a day when many through-hikers literally strip down to stroll, and as you might expect, there is lots of photo documentation. This is part of a complete episode.
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