This guidebook is a complete guide to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
(PCT), an epic 2650-mile hike along America's west coast. Frequently
voted among the best hikes in the world, the route, which was created
exclusively for backpackers and horse-riders, stretches from
California's Mexican border to Canada's British Columbia. It boasts
breathtaking scenery and varied landscapes, passing through California,
Oregon and Washington State and taking in the Mojave desert, High
Sierras, Cascades and countless more wild mountains.
The PCT attracts thousands of hikers every year, with numbers only
increasing since it was featured in the 2014 film, 'Wild'. Most hikers
hike short sections, but several hundred each year take on the ultimate
challenge of thru'-hiking the entire route in one summer.
This comprehensive guide provides all the information needed to tackle
any part of the trail. Written with a relaxed pace in mind, it presents
the full route in 101 sections of 2-3 days which can be combined into
longer days according to ability and preference. Alongside the notes and
route descriptions, there are overview maps for the entire trail, and a
detailed introduction that provides essential advice for planning and
completing the route. From information on packing, supplies, water and
bears, to details on the mountains, wildlife and regions trekkers will
go through, this is an essential companion to taking on - and
completing - this once in a lifetime adventure.
