The trail follows a torturous path across ridges and high mountain passes, dropping into valley bottoms only to. Official pacific crest trail book pacific crest trail association. View journals as always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. Hikers can opt for a developed campground and make roundtrip walks on the trail or head out for a longdistance trek through. Guidebook to walking the pacific crest trail, an epic 2650mile hike along. The best travel books for when youre stuck at home cnn. They tell me where, i am going, how to get there, side and alternate routesa huge plus, histories, points of interest and much, much more. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the. You dont have to disappear for months to enjoy the pacific crest trail. Written by accomplished hikers who have each logged over 5,000 trail miles, this book is the only accurate, comprehensive guide to the pacific crest trail in oregon and washington.
The pacific crest national scenic trail pct meanders from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada. Next, it rounds the base of mammoth mount adams elev. This is why i have devoted countless hours to filling halfway anywheres pct page with all the information i can manage. The pct is about beautiful landscapes, among other. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a. Some people say that goat crest in the goat rocks wilderness may actually have the honor of highest point on washingtons pct, but the pacific crest trail association says lakeview ridge so thats what were going with here. Whats consistently the most valuable resource for people hiking the pct. Southern california, northern california, and oregonwashington and the pacific crest trail data book, all four by wilderness press. Trail elevations range from near sea level at the columbia river on the oregonwashington border, to,180 feet at forester pass in the high sierra. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin. This complete path guide will be useful both in preparation and during your hike, whether youre going two and a half miles or the full two and a half thousand miles. This interactive map is the next best thing to hiking the 2,650mile pacific crest trail. At least made famous enough to be the only trail recognized by my friends overseas, where i have been living for the last 4 years. The section begins at the southern terminus monument.
A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the decades. Pacific crest trail, in full pacific crest national scenic trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. Canada to mexico on foot focused public attention on the pct. The pacific crest trail association pcta is urging hikers who planned to travel the pacific crest trail pct to cancel or postpone their plans due.
Pacific crest trail walking guidebook cicerone press. The most wow worthy pacific crest trail hikes in washington. Inspirational fullcolor guides with over 150 color photographs in each hiking the. A hiker, writer, and photographer, eli reveled in going deep for oregon. Mountaineers books is still shipping books and maps. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. The authors of mountaineers books hiking the pacific crest trail series offer their top tips to help you prepare for their respective sections of the trail in southern california, northern california, oregon, and washington. The pacific crest trail wanders northsouth through the middle of the wilderness for 31. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada benedict go 4.
The paperback of the hiking the pacific crest trail washington. The pacific crest trail pct map pack bundle includes eleven topographic map guides that cover the entire pct as it traverses the incredible terrain of the cascades of oregon and washington, the sierra nevada mountains and mojave desert of california. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. We serve as the blogging home to more than 150 at thruhikers, as well as a hub of resources and advice. Pacific crest trail blogs, advice, news, resources, and. A single trail from the california desert to the cascades of washington.
Camping at pacific crest trail in washington state. The best pacific crest trail resources halfway anywhere. Section hiking from the columbia river to manning park by tami asars at. The pacific crest trail stretches 2,650 miles from californias border with mexico, through oregon and on to washingtons border with canada. One of my favorite ways to pass the miles on trail was listening to books on audible. Cheryl strayeds brutally honest 2012 memoir wild recounts her threemonth hike along the pacific crest trail, which runs 2,650 miles from the mexican to canadian borders, after the.
With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the pacific crest trail pct from the mexican border to tuolumne meadows in yosemite national park. The washington section of the trail has several high passes and ridges. Stehekin, washington, last town along the trail, 10 miles 16 km from pct by nps bus. Approximately 14 other trails climb to eventually join the pacific crest trail.
Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada. The maps start at the canadian border deep in the cascades, and continue all the way to the mexican border. Day and section hiking pacific crest trail association. Rybacks 1971 book the high adventure of eric ryback. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this. Only the essential is the story of their 5 month, 2668 mile journey on foot from. No book about the pacific crest trails amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oregon and washington seventh by schaffer, jeffrey p. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and. The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the oregonwashington section of the pacific crest trail.
The pacific crest trail, commonly known by backpackers as the pct, is a popular 2,650 mile thruhike from mexico in the south to canada in the north along the western united states. A number of alaskan and canadian plants, including alaska cedar and grand fir, are found in washington. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. Starting with a lengthy climb out of the columbia river gorge, the trail eventually reaches the crest near the indian heaven wilderness, a lakefilled land abounding with huckleberries. Section hiking from the columbia river to manning park. The pacific crest trail pct is a 2,650mile national scenic trail that runs from mexico to canada through california, oregon and washington. Section hiking from the columbia river to manning park by tami asars 286 pp.
Since 2011, he has been the editor of washington trails magazine, which he manages from his home in portland, oregon. A long distance footpath through california, oregon and washington cicerone guides 01 by brian johnson isbn. The printable pacific crest trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. The most wowworthy pacific crest trail hikes in washington. He survives two days of wretched downpours and is rewarded with 9 incredible miles along crater lake in oregon. The pct provides for a rich lifetime of day, weekend and weeklong trips. As always, i welcome this transition, but each time i do so with a small dose of seemingly incurable apprehension. The books help hikers tackle the trail in manageable chunks. In the heavily eroded, rugged mountains of central washington, the pct crosses steep ridges and high mountain passes.
Fantastic comprehensive guide book on everything pct for washington. If youre unfamiliar with the pct, we recommend starting with one of the trail s guidebooks. Pacific crest trail trails illustrated maps trail maps. Its also why i began conducting my annual pacific crest trail thruhiker. The washington north topographic map guide follows the pacific crest trail pct as it traverses the heart of the northern cascades, a remote and rugged environment characterized by deep valleys, steep mountain peaks, and wet weather. Pacific crest national scenic trail southern washington pct9 map. I will be attempting the second of my three triple crown thruhikes for my trek dirty to me project with the pacific crest trail starting in march of 2021 the pct was made famous recently in the book and movie wild. Tami asars is quickly becoming one of the northwests most cherished guidebook writers.
The pacific crest trail is a challenging 2,650 mile 4,265 kilometer trek through california, oregon, and washington. Tami asars is quickly becoming one of the northwests cherished. Books publications pacific crest trail association. Citing potential spread of coronavirus on pacific crest. Day by day on the pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct simon willis reveals what it smells, tastes and above all feels like to walk from mexico to canada. Tami grew up in western washington playing in the north cascades. Southern california at just over 700 miles, the southern california section of the pacific crest trail is a diverse and stunning landscape, brimming with life, and a fitting start or end to a thruhike. I promise not to suffer a fool for love hikes the pacific crest trail. There is just something about the pct that catches you. The pcta store is closed pacific crest trail association. Regular contributor tami asars and former washington trails magazine editor eli boschetto have released. Coronavirus status you can still buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream.
It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km, from the border of canada near castle peak, northern washington, to the border of mexico near campo. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. Southern california, northern california, and oregon washington and the pacific crest trail data book, all four by wilderness press. We wanted to catalog all of the pacific crest trail books ever written because theyre worth it. In the summer of 20 casey gannon and colin arisman thruhiked the pacific crest trail with cameras in hand. Our pacific crest trail hiker reaches washington state. Hiking, biking and paddling books for the active outdoor lifestyle. The washington south topographic map guide follows the pacific crest trail pct as it travels through a landscape dotted with lakes, perennial snowfields, and small glaciers. I bought this to help me plan for my section hike between stevens pass to snoqualmie. This guide will prepare you for hiking and surviving this spectacular wilderness experience.
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