Hiking the pacific crest trail from mexico to canada 2005 eleanor guilford pilgrimage to the edge the pacific crest trail and the us forest service 2010 jonathan stewart. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. This installment in a threevolume guide to the pct from the wilderness press has been periodically updated. Boschetto is the author of the new hiking the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the cascade and sierra nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles 160 to 240 km east of the u. No book about the pacific crest trails amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. Since 2011, he has been the editor of washington trails magazine, which he manages from his home in portland, oregon. Asars says she downloads electronic versions of the pct books to. The free printable pacific crest trail maps and guides below are organized by state starting in the south at the mexican border in southern california, and working the way north along the p. Untold thousands of hikers and equestrians enjoy this international treasure each year. Aug 16, 2019 spanning 2,654 miles 4,270 km, the trail takes me through washington, oregon, and california between mexico and canada following the highest portion of the sierra nevada and cascade range. Oregon and washington, by jeffery schaffer and andy selters. 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.
Most thruhikers go south to north, starting in campo, california and finishing at manning park, british columbia. Section hiking from the columbia river to manning park by tami asars at. Pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from mexico to canada former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. Pacific crest trail celebrate your journey along the pct. Pacific crest trail trails illustrated maps trail maps. Searching our website can be especially helpful in finding location names on the pct. Hiking books pacific crest trail the pacific crest trail. A psychological and emotional guide to successfully thruhiking the pacific crest trail. These books helps you locate the pct and sidetrips, find water sources, and access resupply routes.
Inspirational fullcolor guides with over 150 color photographs in each hiking the pacific crest trail. Dec 02, 2015 this is the story of a 2668 mile thruhike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. I bought this to help me plan for my section hike between stevens pass to snoqualmie. Find a trip if youre unfamiliar with the pct, we recommend starting with one of the trail s guidebooks. Tami grew up in western washington playing in the north cascades. This interactive map is the next best thing to hiking the 2,650mile pacific crest trail. Oregon washington whether youre planning to hike the entire pacific crest trail through oregon and washington, or just a section or two, this is an essential guide to the sometimes complicated logistics and navigation of a longdistance expedition. An obvious place to start is with pacific crest trail hiking guide books.
Washington section hiking from the columbia river to manning park by tami asars available from rakuten kobo. Discover the trail pacific crest trail association. The pacific crest trail pct, one of the first national scenic trails, spans 2,650 miles from the mexican border through california, oregon, and washington to the northern terminus on the canadian border. So youve got all this gear ready to go but now what. We wanted to catalog all of the pacific crest trail books ever written because theyre worth it. Longdistance hiker tami asars userfriendly take on the. The trail encompasses 25 national forests and 7 national parks, crosses over 57 mountain passes, dips into 19 major. This is the story of a 2668 mile thruhike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the. Discover the best of the pct for day hikes or weekend jaunts. This section begins at the bridge of the gods elev. A number of alaskan and canadian plants, including alaska cedar and grand fir, are found in washington. The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. Pacific crest trail, 4271 km, 2654 miles, about 250 days.
The pct is about beautiful landscapes, among other. Day and section hiking pacific crest trail association. The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the oregon washington section of the pacific crest trail. In this book, you will learn how to avoid the most common emotional and psychological issues faced by hikers on this 5month hike.
Fantastic comprehensive guide book on everything pct for washington. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km. This guide will prepare you for hiking and surviving this spectacular wilderness experience. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. The pacific crest trail pct spans 2,650 miles, traversing from mexico to canada via california, oregon and washington.
Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. In washington state, it runs past windswept views, expansive meadows, pristine glaciers, oldgrowth forests, and more. The 2,650mile pacific crest trail is a hikers dream. The washington section of the trail has several high passes and ridges. 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. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the decades. A hiker, writer, and photographer, eli reveled in going deep for oregon.
The 2650mile pacific crest trail, adopted by congress as a national scenic trail, passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the united states. Section hiking from the columbia river to manning park by tami asars 286 pp. Nov 15, 2016 hiking the pacific crest trail washington. Thruhiking is always a trialand the first trial is psychological. Washington breaks down the states more than 500 miles of the pct into stunning routes that you can knock off in four days, a week, or more with tami asars, one of the states most experienced hikers. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct meanders from the californiamexico border north to the border of washington and canada. I am thruhiking the pacific crest trail because when i successfully thruhike the pacific crest trail, i will if i give up on the pacific crest trail, i will i wrote out these same lists before my at thruhike as well and then wrote them into the front of my journal. Jan 30, 2019 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 national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail. The maps start at the canadian border deep in the cascades, and continue all the way to the. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this.
About pacific crest trail authors kudos to jeffrey p. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. Tami asars is quickly becoming one of the northwests most cherished guidebook writers. This famous trail crosses some of the most scenic landscapes of the western u. Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. Next, it rounds the base of mammoth mount adams elev. The most wowworthy pacific crest trail hikes in washington. 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. There is just something about the pct that catches you.
Tami asars is quickly becoming one of the northwests cherished. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free u. The pct provides for a rich lifetime of day, weekend and weeklong trips. Search online for trip reports to see pictures and learn about other peoples successful adventures. Descriptions of sections of the trail, like these, are invaluable for planning your gear list, too. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and. The pacific crest trail is a challenging 2,650 mile 4,265 kilometer trek through california, oregon, and washington. You dont have to disappear for months to enjoy the pacific crest trail. Southern california, northern california, and oregon washington and the pacific crest trail data book, all four by wilderness press.