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PCT Hike SOBO

Hart's Pass to US/Mexico Border
6-13-14 to 11-19-14
2,698.3 mi   21.2 mi/day
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Start Point: Hart's Pass
Trail access desc: on trail
Guidebook start location: campground
Depart: 6-13-14 (Fri)

Plan Overview Notes:
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1. Hart's Pass to Highway 20 (Rainy Pass)  (9.6 days)
6-13-14 to 6-23-14
[-]

90.5 mi *
7,702 ft EG *
9.4 mi/day
800 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:K

 * Adjustments:
1 mi pace
10 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp
+60.0 mi extra distance
+4,000 ft


Highway 20 (Rainy Pass) exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 20

Arrive:  6-22-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.9 days     
Depart:  6-23-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 90.5 mi


Notes: 
Resupply and BB in Mazama.

Slingshot to the border from Hart's pass to add another 60 miles and 4000 EG.

1 mph pace due to heavy snow, but may be faster if lucky.

Will be traveling with Mountain Education class for 3 days from the start to the monument (Canadian border).

Will resupply after 60 miles (6 days) at Hart's pass. Enough food to make it 30 miles (3 days) to Rainy Pass. Zero or Nero in Mazama.

Carry 3 batteries and leave 1 battery in resupply stash.
Carry 1 power supply

Remaining power supplies will be in bounce box in Mazama. Carry all batteries to Skykomish.



2. Highway 20 (Rainy Pass) to Stehekin  (2.0 days)
6-23-14 to 6-26-14
[-]

19.7 mi
645 ft EG
9.8 mi/day
320 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
1 mi pace
10 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Stehekin resupply exit    
Exit pt:  High Bridge Campground
Detour:  11.0 mile road (bus available)

Arrive:  6-25-14 (Wed)
Layover:     1.0 days     
Depart:  6-26-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 110.2 mi


Notes: 
No BB
Resupply
Carry all batteries to Skykomish
Charge one battery



3. Stehekin to Skykomish  (7.5 days)
6-26-14 to 7-4-14
[-]

97.8 mi
19,320 ft EG
13.1 mi/day
2,584 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
1.3 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Skykomish resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 2 crossing
Detour:  16.2mi road

Arrive:  7-3-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  7-4-14 (Fri)




Cumulative distance: 208.0 mi


Notes: 
Stay with Dinsmores Hiker Haven who will have resupply box and BB.

Hitch to Skykomish (16.2 mi) then call Dinsmores for a ride to Hiker Haven. Grab gazebo for power outlets.

Catch ride with Dinsmores to Skykomish to send out BB.

Mail 3 PS's to Snoqualmie Pass priority mail.

Send BB to Packwood PO. Put one battery and one PS in BB.



4. Skykomish to Snoqualmie Pass  (5.6 days)
7-4-14 to 7-10-14
[-]

74.5 mi
12,390 ft EG
13.4 mi/day
2,232 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
1.3 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Snoqualmie Pass resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Interstate 90 crossing
Detour:  .3mi road

Arrive:  7-9-14 (Wed)
Layover:     0.4 days     
Depart:  7-10-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 282.5 mi


Notes: 
Stay at Summit Inn, $79. Can get resupply here free if stay at Inn. If not, $15. No BB here.

Pickup 3 PS's at Summit Inn. Do not mail back out. Carry to Packwood.





5. Snoqualmie Pass to White Pass  (4.8 days)
7-10-14 to 7-15-14
[-]

99.0 mi
10,590 ft EG
20.7 mi/day
2,212 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:I

 * Adjustments:
2 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


White Pass resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 12 crossing
Detour:  .5mi road

Arrive:  7-14-14 (Mon)
Layover:     0.7 days     
Depart:  7-15-14 (Tue)




Cumulative distance: 381.5 mi


Notes: 
Hitch 20 mi to go to Packwood for full resupply and BB.

While in Packwood, order food from Amazon to ship to Cascade Locks to build resupplies.

Send 2 batteries and 4 PS's to Trout Lake, priority mail.
Send BB to Cascade Locks.





6. White Pass to Trout Lake  (4.7 days)
7-15-14 to 7-21-14
[-]

64.9 mi
7,901 ft EG
13.9 mi/day
1,698 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
1.3 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Trout Lake resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Road 23 crossing
Detour:  13.8mi road

Arrive:  7-20-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.8 days     
Depart:  7-21-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 446.4 mi


Notes: 
Pickup resupply and priority mail package at Grocery store. 8-8.
Stay at Grocery Store ($20/nite).
Grocery store has trail angels list to pick up on Road 23.

Send 2 batteries and 4 PS to Cascade Locks, priority mail





7. Trout Lake to Cascade Locks  (4.0 days)
7-21-14 to 7-27-14
[-]

82.8 mi
8,716 ft EG
20.7 mi/day
2,182 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:H

 * Adjustments:
2 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Cascade Locks resupply exit    
Exit pt:  (on trail)
Detour:  on trail

Arrive:  7-24-14 (Thu)
Layover:     2.0 days     
Depart:  7-27-14 (Sun)




Cumulative distance: 529.2 mi


Notes: 
Take zero at Kate and Tom's (if OK). Make backup plan to zero in Portland if not meeting Kate.

Pick up resupply, batteries, PS's and BB plus possible shipments from Amazon

Shop for food, send resupply boxes to all Oregon resupply stops.
PO M-F 8:30-1, 2-5

Send BB to Mazama Village Store, Crater Lake. Keep all 4 batteries in backpack.

Send all PS's to Bend Priority mail.



8. Cascade Locks to Timberline Lodge  (2.4 days)
7-27-14 to 7-29-14
[-]

47.8 mi
9,880 ft EG
20.0 mi/day
4,138 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Timberline Lodge resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Timberline Lodge Trail
Detour:  .2mi trail

Arrive:  7-29-14 (Tue)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  7-29-14 (Tue)




Cumulative distance: 577.0 mi


Notes: 
No resupply. Just stop for the restaurant.



9. Timberline Lodge to Sisters  (5.1 days)
7-29-14 to 8-4-14
[-]

117.8 mi
11,695 ft EG
23.1 mi/day
2,296 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:F

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Sisters resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 242 crossing
Detour:  15.0mi road

Arrive:  8-3-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  8-4-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 694.8 mi


Notes: 
Hitch to Bend.
Pick up resupply and PS's at REI, M-Sat 10-8, Sun 11-6
Try Mill Inn B&B, Hiker room, $35/hiker

Next day, hitch back to Sisters
Send PS's to Mazama Village Store, Crater Lake.

Keep all 4 batteries in backpack.





10. Sisters to Shelter Cove Resort  (3.2 days)
8-4-14 to 8-7-14
[-]

77.3 mi
5,584 ft EG
24.1 mi/day
1,739 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:E D

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Shelter Cove Resort resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Shelter Cove Trail
Detour:  2.2mi trail

Arrive:  8-7-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.3 days     
Depart:  8-7-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 772.1 mi


Notes: 
If real hungry, no restaurant, but the store has hot dogs and other store food.



11. Shelter Cove Resort to Crater Lake (Mazama Village)  (3.5 days)
8-7-14 to 8-11-14
[-]

81.8 mi
8,107 ft EG
23.1 mi/day
2,293 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:D C

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Crater Lake (Mazama Village) resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 62 crossing
Detour:  2.0mi road

Arrive:  8-10-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  8-11-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 853.9 mi


Notes: 
Pick up resupply and BB from Mazama Village Store.
Get reservations ahead of time for cabin or logging, whatever is available.

Put 2 batteries and 2 PS's in BB and ship BB to Castella. Ship 2 PS to Callahan's Lodge.



12. Crater Lake (Mazama Village) to Fish Lake Resort  (2.1 days)
8-11-14 to 8-14-14
[-]

50.0 mi
3,307 ft EG
24.3 mi/day
1,607 ft/day


OR/WA guidebook:B

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Fish Lake Resort resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Fish Lake Trail
Detour:  2.0mi trail

Arrive:  8-13-14 (Wed)
Layover:     0.4 days     
Depart:  8-14-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 903.9 mi


Notes: 
Camp here free.
Great burgers!
Showers, laundry



13. Fish Lake Resort to Hyatt Lake Resort  (1.3 days)
8-14-14 to 8-16-14
[-]

30.2 mi
2,440 ft EG
23.8 mi/day
1,920 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Hyatt Lake Resort resupply exit    
Exit pt:  East Hyatt Lake Rd.
Detour:  .8mi road

Arrive:  8-15-14 (Fri)
Layover:     0.7 days     
Depart:  8-16-14 (Sat)




Cumulative distance: 934.1 mi


Notes: 
Camp here.
Great Pizza, Ice cream.
Laundry, showers.




14. Hyatt Lake Resort to Highway 66  (0.3 days)
8-16-14 to 8-16-14
[-]

6.3 mi
400 ft EG
24.4 mi/day
1,548 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Highway 66 exit    
Exit pt:  Green Springs Summit

Arrive:  8-16-14 (Sat)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  8-16-14 (Sat)




Cumulative distance: 940.4 mi


Notes: 
Stop at Green Springs Inn for best burger on the trail.



15. Highway 66 to Callahan's Lodge  (0.7 days)
8-16-14 to 8-17-14
[-]

17.6 mi
1,409 ft EG
23.8 mi/day
1,904 ft/day


CA guidebook:R

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Callahan's Lodge resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Old Highway 99
Detour:  .8mi road

Arrive:  8-16-14 (Sat)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  8-17-14 (Sun)




Cumulative distance: 958.0 mi


Notes: 
Pick up resupply.
Buy hiker package for camping, shower, laundry ($25)
1 free beer.
Spaghetti dinner ($16)
Pancake breakfast ($10)

Order food online to be sent to Etna for resupply.

No shipping out. Carry 2 batteries and 2 PS's.




16. Callahan's Lodge to Seiad Valley  (2.8 days)
8-17-14 to 8-21-14
[-]

64.2 mi
7,123 ft EG
22.7 mi/day
2,523 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Seiad Valley resupply exit    
Exit pt:  (on trail)
Detour:  on trail

Arrive:  8-20-14 (Wed)
Layover:     0.7 days     
Depart:  8-21-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,022.2 mi


Notes: 
In CA.
Pickup resupply.
PO M-F 8-11, 11:30-4, Sat noon-1:30
Stay at Mid-River RV Park

Ship 1 battery and 2 PS's to Etna.




17. Seiad Valley to Etna  (2.6 days)
8-21-14 to 8-25-14
[-]

55.8 mi
8,754 ft EG
21.3 mi/day
3,349 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Etna resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Sawyers Bar Road
Detour:  10.4mi road

Arrive:  8-23-14 (Sat)
Layover:     1.4 days     
Depart:  8-25-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 1,078.0 mi


Notes: 
Pickup resupply battery and 2 PS's at Alderbrook Manor (free)
Hiker hut (Alderbrook Manor) - $25 or Motel Etna -- $50

Create resupply for northern CA.

Carry 2 PS's.




18. Etna to Castella  (4.2 days)
8-25-14 to 8-29-14
[-]

99.8 mi
7,314 ft EG
24.0 mi/day
1,761 ft/day


CA guidebook:P

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Castella resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Interstate 5 crossing
Detour:  2.0mi road

Arrive:  8-29-14 (Fri)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  8-29-14 (Fri)




Cumulative distance: 1,177.8 mi


Notes: 
Pickup resupply, BB.
M-F 8:45-12:30, 1-4:30, Sat 8:45-10
Don't spend the night, keep moving.
If need to eat, restaurant open on weekends, or hitch to Dunsmuir or Mt. Shasta (full service towns).

Put 2 batteries and 2 PS's in BB. Send BB to South Lake Tahoe.





19. Castella to Burney  (3.9 days)
8-29-14 to 9-3-14
[-]

90.6 mi
8,995 ft EG
23.1 mi/day
2,296 ft/day


CA guidebook:N

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Burney resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 299 crossing
Detour:  7.7mi road

Arrive:  9-2-14 (Tue)
Layover:     0.9 days     
Depart:  9-3-14 (Wed)




Cumulative distance: 1,268.4 mi


Notes: 
Resupply.
PO M-F 9:30-4
Stay at any of the 4 hotels.





20. Burney to Old Station  (1.5 days)
9-3-14 to 9-4-14
[-]

38.2 mi
2,912 ft EG
26.2 mi/day
2,001 ft/day


CA guidebook:N

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Old Station resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Old Station access trail
Detour:  .3mi trail

Arrive:  9-4-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  9-4-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,306.6 mi


Notes: 
Stop for water and meal, then move on...



21. Old Station to Drakesbad Guest Ranch  (1.0 days)
9-4-14 to 9-5-14
[-]

24.4 mi
2,485 ft EG
25.2 mi/day
2,565 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Drakesbad Guest Ranch resupply exit    
Exit pt:  (on trail)
Detour:  on trail

Arrive:  9-5-14 (Fri)
Layover:     0.0 days     
Depart:  9-5-14 (Fri)




Cumulative distance: 1,331.0 mi


Notes: 
Stop for food/water if you feel like it...



22. Drakesbad Guest Ranch to Chester  (0.7 days)
9-5-14 to 9-7-14
[-]

17.5 mi
1,330 ft EG
23.9 mi/day
1,819 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Chester resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 36 crossing
Detour:  7.5mi trail

Arrive:  9-6-14 (Sat)
Layover:     1.1 days     
Depart:  9-7-14 (Sun)




Cumulative distance: 1,348.5 mi


Notes: 
8 mile hitch
Pickup Resupply.
Stay at hotel with A/C if possible.
PO M-F 8:30-4




23. Chester to Quincy  (3.0 days)
9-7-14 to 9-11-14
[-]

65.6 mi
8,945 ft EG
21.9 mi/day
2,993 ft/day


CA guidebook:M

 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Quincy resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Bucks Lake Rd. crossing
Detour:  12.0mi road

Arrive:  9-10-14 (Wed)
Layover:     1.0 days     
Depart:  9-11-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,414.1 mi


Notes: 
12 mi hitch
Pickup Resupply
PO M-F 8:30-5




24. Quincy to Sierra City  (2.9 days)
9-11-14 to 9-15-14
[-]

72.6 mi
8,436 ft EG
24.6 mi/day
2,862 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Sierra City resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 49 crossing
Detour:  1.4mi road

Arrive:  9-14-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.8 days     
Depart:  9-15-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 1,486.7 mi


Notes: 
Stay with Trail Angels Bill and Margaret Price (Red Moose Inn. Pick up resupply here. Stay and eat here if possible.

Order food online to be sent to South Lake Tahoe for creating resupplies.




25. Sierra City to Soda Springs  (1.7 days)
9-15-14 to 9-17-14
[-]

41.8 mi
5,680 ft EG
23.9 mi/day
3,249 ft/day


CA guidebook:K

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Soda Springs resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 40 crossing
Detour:  3.5mi road

Arrive:  9-16-14 (Tue)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  9-17-14 (Wed)




Cumulative distance: 1,528.5 mi


Notes: 
No resupply
Stay at The Hostel at Tinker station. $25/bed with continental breakfast.
Pub & Cafe.



26. Soda Springs to South Lake Tahoe  (2.6 days)
9-17-14 to 9-21-14
[-]

62.8 mi
8,181 ft EG
24.1 mi/day
3,141 ft/day


CA guidebook:J

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


South Lake Tahoe resupply exit    
Exit pt:  via Highway 50 crossing
Detour:  12.0mi road

Arrive:  9-19-14 (Fri)
Layover:     1.1 days     
Depart:  9-21-14 (Sun)




Cumulative distance: 1,591.3 mi


Notes: 
Resupply and BB in South Lake Tahoe
Do zero day
PO M-F 8:30-5

Prepare and ship resupplies for Southern CA up to Mojave.

Keep 2 batteries and 2 PS's in BB and send BB to Mammoth.




27. South Lake Tahoe to Bridgeport  (3.1 days)
9-21-14 to 9-25-14
[-]

74.7 mi
9,750 ft EG
24.1 mi/day
3,146 ft/day


CA guidebook:J

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Bridgeport resupply exit    
Exit pt:  via Highway 108 crossing (Sonora Pass)
Detour:  31mi road

Arrive:  9-24-14 (Wed)
Layover:     0.9 days     
Depart:  9-25-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,666.0 mi


Notes: 
Pick up resupply
PO M-F 8-noon, 1-4
Try Motel 6



28. Bridgeport to Tuolumne Meadows  (3.5 days)
9-25-14 to 9-29-14
[-]

75.6 mi
11,225 ft EG
21.6 mi/day
3,206 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.25 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Tuolumne Meadows resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 120 crossing
Detour:  .3mi trail

Arrive:  9-28-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  9-29-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 1,741.6 mi


Notes: 
Pickup resupply
PO M-F 8-noon, 1-4
Get hotel with A/C




29. Tuolumne Meadows to Mammoth Lakes  (1.4 days)
9-29-14 to 10-2-14
[-]

36.1 mi
3,731 ft EG
25.1 mi/day
2,597 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Mammoth Lakes resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Reds Meadow Trail
Detour:  .3mi trail + 16mi road (bus available)

Arrive:  9-30-14 (Tue)
Layover:     1.6 days     
Depart:  10-2-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,777.7 mi


Notes: 
Have zero day here.
Pickup resupply and BB
PO M-F 8-4

Note: No bus 2 days after Labor Day (9/1 + 2). Hike from Reds Meadow to Sierra High Route trail and hike to Horseshoe Lake (2.7 miles). Take bus to Mammoth or meet Rick & Kathy.

keep 1 battery and 1 PS's in BB. Send BB to Kennedy Meadows.
Send 1 battery and 1 PS to Independence.



30. Mammoth Lakes to Vermillion Valley Resort  (1.3 days)
10-2-14 to 10-4-14
[-]

29.4 mi
4,634 ft EG
23.2 mi/day
3,650 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Vermillion Valley Resort resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Ferry Trail
Detour:  1.5mi trail + 4mi ferry ride

Arrive:  10-3-14 (Fri)
Layover:     0.7 days     
Depart:  10-4-14 (Sat)




Cumulative distance: 1,807.1 mi


Notes: 
No resupply here, do it at MTR.
Stop to eat/sleep and charge batteries.



31. Vermillion Valley Resort to Muir Trail Ranch  (0.9 days)
10-4-14 to 10-5-14
[-]

21.0 mi
3,990 ft EG
22.1 mi/day
4,203 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Muir Trail Ranch resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Muir Trail Ranch (south junction)
Detour:  1.5mi trail

Arrive:  10-4-14 (Sat)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  10-5-14 (Sun)




Cumulative distance: 1,828.1 mi


Notes: 
Pickup resupply. Possibly recharge batteries some.



32. Muir Trail Ranch to Independence  (3.1 days)
10-5-14 to 10-9-14
[-]

66.0 mi
13,761 ft EG
21.6 mi/day
4,497 ft/day


CA guidebook:H

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Independence resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Kearsarge Pass Trail Junction
Detour:  7.3mi trail + 13.0mi road

Arrive:  10-8-14 (Wed)
Layover:     1.0 days     
Depart:  10-9-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,894.1 mi


Notes: 
Pick up resupply, battery and PS here and decide if I should take a zero in Bishop. Need extra day's food for Whitney.
stay at hotel here or in Bishop

Order food online to be sent to Mojave to prepare resupplies for SoCal.




33. Independence to Kennedy Meadows Store  (5.3 days *)
10-9-14 to 10-16-14
[-]

101.4 mi *
14,002 ft EG *
23.8 mi/day
3,291 ft/day


CA guidebook:G

 * Adjustments:
2.5 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp
+1 extra on-trail days
+14.0 mi extra distance
+4,405 ft


Kennedy Meadows Store resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Sherman Pass Road crossing
Detour:  .5mi road

Arrive:  10-14-14 (Tue)
Layover:     1.2 days     
Depart:  10-16-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 1,995.5 mi


Notes: 
Before getting here, hike up Whitney.
Pick up resupply and BB ($5)
Eat burger if available
Stay at Tom's place (hikethepct-km.com)

Put 1 battery and 1 PS in BB. Send BB to Hiker Heaven.





34. Kennedy Meadows Store to Mojave  (5.3 days)
10-16-14 to 10-22-14
[-]

144.5 mi
14,141 ft EG
27.0 mi/day
2,646 ft/day


CA guidebook:F E

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Mojave resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Willow Springs Road crossing
Detour:  11.5mi road

Arrive:  10-21-14 (Tue)
Layover:     1.2 days     
Depart:  10-22-14 (Wed)




Cumulative distance: 2,140.0 mi


Notes: 
Resupply
Stay at Motel 6 (possible zero)

Create and ship Resupplies through rest of trail

Mail 2 batteries and 2 PS to Hiker Heaven.



35. Mojave to Hiker Town  (1.4 days)
10-22-14 to 10-24-14
[-]

39.9 mi
2,752 ft EG
28.4 mi/day
1,961 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Hiker Town resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 138 crossing
Detour:  on trail?

Arrive:  10-23-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.1 days     
Depart:  10-24-14 (Fri)




Cumulative distance: 2,179.9 mi


Notes: 
water, spend night, charge battery.



36. Hiker Town to Hiker Heaven (Airbnb)  (2.4 days)
10-24-14 to 10-27-14
[-]

64.0 mi
7,055 ft EG
26.5 mi/day
2,920 ft/day


CA guidebook:E

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Agua Dulce
Detour:  on trail

Arrive:  10-26-14 (Sun)
Layover:     0.6 days     
Depart:  10-27-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 2,243.9 mi


Notes: 
Resupply, 2 batteries, 2 PS's and BB
Stay here, charge battery, water.

Put 2 batteries and 2 PS in BB. Send BB to Big Bear City




37. Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) to Wrightwood  (3.8 days)
10-27-14 to 10-31-14
[-]

90.8 mi
16,335 ft EG
23.7 mi/day
4,272 ft/day


CA guidebook:D

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Wrightwood resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Acorn Trail Junction
Detour:  3.6mi trail

Arrive:  10-30-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.7 days     
Depart:  10-31-14 (Fri)




Cumulative distance: 2,334.7 mi


Notes: 
Resupply
Stay at Pines hotel for only laundry in town.



38. Wrightwood to Interstate 15  (0.7 days)
10-31-14 to 11-1-14
[-]

21.5 mi
70 ft EG
32.2 mi/day
105 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Interstate 15 exit    
Exit pt:  Interstate 15 crossing

Arrive:  11-1-14 (Sat)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  11-1-14 (Sat)




Cumulative distance: 2,356.2 mi


Notes: 
Stop for McDonald's and water.
Don't camp, loud trains. Move on!



39. Interstate 15 to Big Bear City  (2.5 days)
11-1-14 to 11-5-14
[-]

68.0 mi
7,030 ft EG
26.8 mi/day
2,770 ft/day


CA guidebook:C

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Big Bear City resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 18 crossing
Detour:  5.4mi road

Arrive:  11-4-14 (Tue)
Layover:     1.3 days     
Depart:  11-5-14 (Wed)




Cumulative distance: 2,424.2 mi


Notes: 
Resupply and BB.
Stay overnight at BB Hostel.
May do zero here.

Put 1 battery and 1 PS in BB. Send BB to Mt. Laguna.
Send 1 battery and 1 PS to Idyllwild.





40. Big Bear City to Idyllwild  (3.8 days)
11-5-14 to 11-10-14
[-]

95.5 mi
13,147 ft EG
25.3 mi/day
3,488 ft/day


CA guidebook:C B

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Idyllwild resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Saddle Junction, Devil's Slide trail
Detour:  2.6mi trail + 2.6mi road

Arrive:  11-9-14 (Sun)
Layover:     1.2 days     
Depart:  11-10-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 2,519.7 mi


Notes: 
Resupply and 1 battery and 1 PS.
Stay at Idyllwild Inn.

Mail 3 PS to Mt. Laguna.



41. Idyllwild to Paradise Corner Cafe  (1.0 days)
11-10-14 to 11-11-14
[-]

27.3 mi
2,095 ft EG
28.0 mi/day
2,152 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Paradise Corner Cafe resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 74 crossing
Detour:  1.0mi road

Arrive:  11-11-14 (Tue)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  11-11-14 (Tue)




Cumulative distance: 2,547.0 mi


Notes: 
Stop for food and water.



42. Paradise Corner Cafe to Warner Springs  (1.5 days)
11-11-14 to 11-13-14
[-]

41.7 mi
3,056 ft EG
28.2 mi/day
2,068 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Warner Springs resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Highway 79 (south crossing)
Detour:  1.2mi road

Arrive:  11-13-14 (Thu)
Layover:     0.5 days     
Depart:  11-13-14 (Thu)




Cumulative distance: 2,588.7 mi


Notes: 
Community center supports NoBo hikers but may be closed for SoBo's. Burgers, water, rest. May skip this one.



43. Warner Springs to Mt. Laguna  (2.5 days)
11-13-14 to 11-17-14
[-]

67.3 mi
6,497 ft EG
27.1 mi/day
2,616 ft/day


CA guidebook:A

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Mt. Laguna resupply exit    
Exit pt:  Desert View Picnic Area
Detour:  on trail

Arrive:  11-16-14 (Sun)
Layover:     1.1 days     
Depart:  11-17-14 (Mon)




Cumulative distance: 2,656.0 mi


Notes: 
Resupply, BB and 3 PS
Stay at Laguna Mountain Lodge.

Put 2 batteries and all PS's in BB and ship to Nicole's house.



44. Mt. Laguna to Lake Morena Campground  (0.7 days)
11-17-14 to 11-19-14
[-]

21.7 mi
355 ft EG
31.4 mi/day
513 ft/day


CA guidebook:A

 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


Lake Morena Campground exit    
Exit pt:  Lake Morena Campground

Arrive:  11-18-14 (Tue)
Layover:     0.8 days     
Depart:  11-19-14 (Wed)




Cumulative distance: 2,677.7 mi


Notes: 
Spend night, water, eat food at store.



45. Lake Morena Campground to US/Mexico Border  (0.8 days)
11-19-14 to 11-19-14
[-]

20.6 mi
2,160 ft EG
26.7 mi/day
2,802 ft/day



 * Adjustments:
2.7 mi pace
12 hours/day
45 minutes added per eg comp


US/Mexico Border finish    
Exit pt:  US/Mexico Border

Arrive:  11-19-14 (Wed)
(finish)



Cumulative distance: 2,698.3 mi


Notes: 
Party like it's 1999!



Hart's Pass to US/Mexico Border
6-13-14 to 11-19-14 (5.3 months)
(southbound hike)

Days
127.5
days walking

1.0
on trail layover days

31.2
in town layover days
(15.0 in town "zero" days)


159.8
Total days
5.3
Total months


Averages
without layovers:
21.2 mi/day

2,478 ft/day


with layovers:
16.9 mi/day

1,978 ft/day



Trail
Base Distance:
2,624.3 mi

Extra Distance:
74.0 mi

Total Distance:
2,698.3 mi


Base Elevation gain:
307,622 ft

Extra EG:
8,405 ft

Total Elevation gain:
316,027 ft


Resupply count:
44





Plan Considerations:
If you are planning a longer hike, the plan above might be incredibly accurate or completely off. You might find that after a month of hiking your pace will change. You might find out that you are a Secret Superman (or Wonder Woman) and are knocking out a lot more miles per day than you planned. On the downside, a forest fire might add a +10 mile detour or a sore foot might cause you to spend a few extra days in a town.

Disclaimer: all calculations and data are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.
Please double check the calculations and trail/resupply data before starting a hike.