The Pacific crest trail : Northern California, from Toulumne Meadows to the Oregon border

From the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park; and, yo.;Disclaimer; [CONTENTS]; Acknowledgments; About this Book; LOCATOR MAP; Chapter 1. The PCT, Its History and Use; Chapter 2. Planning Your PCT Hike; Trekking Days or Weeks versus Trekking Months; Organizations Relevant to the Pacific Crest Trail; Mailing Tips; Federal Government Agencies; Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail; Items to consider for your backpack; Trail Advice; Animal and Plant Problems on the PCT; Weather; High Altitude Problems; Chapter 3. PCT Natural History; Geology; Biology; Plant Communities of California's Pacific Crest Trail; Chapter 4. Using This Guide; Our Route Description. Disclaimer [CONTENTS] Acknowledgments About this Book LOCATOR MAP Chapter 1. The PCT, Its History and Use Chapter 2. Planning Your PCT Hike Trekking Days or Weeks versus Trekking Months Organizations Relevant to the Pacific Crest Trail Mailing Tips Federal Government Agencies Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Items to consider for your backpack Trail Advice Animal and Plant Problems on the PCT Weather High Altitude Problems Chapter 3. PCT Natural History Geology Biology Plant Communities of California's Pacific Crest Trail Chapter 4. Using This Guide Our Route Description. Following the TrailThe Maps California PCT Mileage Table Section I: Tuolumne Meadows to Sonora Pass Section J: Sonora Pass to Echo Lake Resort Section K: Echo Lake Resort to Interstate 80 Section L: Interstate 80 to Highway 49 Section M: Highway 49 to Highway 70 Section N: Highway 70 to Burney Falls Section O: Burney Falls to Castle Crags Section P: Castle Crags to Etna Summit Section Q: Etna Summit to Seiad Valley Section R: Seiad Valley to Interstate 5 in Oregon Recommended Reading and Source Books Index Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, 6th Edition: 2005 Update. From the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern Cali-fornia, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park; and, you'll see Lake Tahoe, Burney Falls, Mt. Shasta, and Castle Crags. This book helps you locate the PCT and side-trips, find water sources, and access resupply routes. Jeffrey P. Schaffer also describes the rich geological and natural history of these mountains. Information on camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided along with updated maps.

This comprehensive guide provides in-depth coverage of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) from the Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park to the Oregon border. Plan day hikes, weekend backpacks, or an extended thru-hike adventure with this indispensible guidebook.This book helps you locate the PCT and and side-trips, find water sources, and access supply routes. Jeffery P. Schaffer also describes the rich geological and natural history fo these mountains. Information of camping, permits, and the best seasons to go is provided along with over 200 maps. Winner of the Classic Award in the 2008 National Outdoor Book Awards.

From the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern Cali℗Ưfornia, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National P This comprehensive guidebook covers everything hikers and backpackers need to know about the PCT from Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows the Oregon border.