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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SACRAMENTO (KOVR<\/a>) — A 29-year-old New York native has spent the past four and a half months walking across the country, and he’s now reached Sacramento with San Francisco as his final destination.<\/p>\n

Chantz Rivera began his journey from New York City last May, carrying a backpack and tent as he set out to experience the country on foot.<\/p>\n

Rivera said he averages about 20 miles a day, though the journey has required determination and commitment.<\/p>\n

“It is a really serious commitment. You have to really be determined and committed highly,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

Before setting out, Rivera worked as a dishwasher in New York. He said he wanted to break away from the routine of working low-wage jobs and experience something a little more exciting.<\/p>\n

“Instead of feeling like you’re stuck in your city or your home, at your workplace, I’ll just go out there and live life and see the world,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

Since beginning the trek, Rivera has traveled thousands of miles and gone through four pairs of shoes.<\/p>\n

He’s also been documenting his journey through daily social media posts, sharing his experiences and the people he’s met along the way.<\/p>\n

Rivera said many people have been generous, offering donations or places to stay overnight.<\/p>\n

“Almost everybody I’ve met was so positive and nice and caring. It made me realize how much love people have for one another,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

The journey hasn’t been without challenges. Rivera recalled facing severe thunderstorms in Colorado and said there were times when he questioned whether he could continue.<\/p>\n

“In Colorado, there were a lot of thunderstorms. I’m seeing lightning every 5 seconds,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

Despite those difficult moments, Rivera said he has remained committed to reaching the West Coast.<\/p>\n

“There’s a couple of times I’ve thought about it, but no, I can’t quit because I’ve still got it in me to keep going,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

Now in Sacramento, Rivera is less than 100 miles from San Francisco, where he plans to finish his cross-country journey by dipping his toes into the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n

“I can see myself being really excited, and just like wow, I really did it,” Rivera said.<\/p>\n

Rivera hopes to reach San Francisco before Halloween. Even before completing his current trek, he’s already considering another ambitious adventure: walking through Europe and into Asia.<\/p>\n

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