Start Point: US/Mexico Border | |
Trail access desc: on trail Guidebook start location: US/Mexico Border Depart: 26-4-18 (Thu) Plan Overview Notes: |
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2. Mt. Laguna to Warner Springs (3.7 days)
29-4-18
to 3-5-18
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67.3 mi
3,567 ft EG
18.1 mi/day
958 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Warner Springs resupply exit
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Notes:
mile 48.7: GATR facet
mile 52.6: water trough (sketchy source that can be very dirty). 59.2 (1/2 mile off trail): sunrise trailhead. carry extra as next 20m section can be dry. 68.4: either use the tank which can run dry or the spring 1.1 miles off trail.make sure to carry a lot 77: cache near highway. this is just from plastic bottles. 91: third gate cache. this is filled by volunteers who are getting more and more upset at the trash left so make sure this is still open. 101: barrel spring - flow rate is slow 106: tank by eagle rock 2/10 of a mile 109: warner springs!! collect package from the post office and spend the night. |
3. Warner Springs to Idyllwild (4.5 days)
3-5-18
to 7-5-18
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69.0 mi
10,211 ft EG
15.4 mi/day
2,284 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Idyllwild resupply exit
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Notes:
114: agua caliente - good flow.
119: water tank 2/10 mile off trail. 127: water tank off road at chihuahua .2m 137: water tank. many got sick after drinking here. might have to boil. feces very common around here. 143: water cache is hand delivered so may be empty. 145: trail angel mary looks after this water cache and outhouse. 151: a mile off trail if required will fill water bottles. there is also the paradise valley cafe which has Breakfast and lunch that can satisfy any hungry thru-hiker. Impressive breakfast burritos, burgers, salads, and of course, ice cream and milkshakes. 158: tunnel spring: "Make sure you take the RIGHT fork of the trail once you reach the bottom. Spring is 40 yards upstream along use trail and dry creek. The trough is slowly fed from spring by pipe. Most report a sulfur taste." 162: At the PCT and Cedar Spring trail junction, a trail on left Drops down west for 1 mile to continue north on Morris Ranch Rd toward Idyllwild. At bottom of hill is a spring box as you enter the grassy meadow. To your left 45 degrees and about 100 yds away is a VISABLE spring and trough. You will hear the water as you get close to it. Excellent water with strong flow 177: fire service tap: : In Tahquitz Valley (Tahquitz Meadow), the Forest Service water tap is ~200 yds past Tahquitz Creek. Running approximately 4 gpm. As you walk North from the creek, look for a large log to your right (east) about 60' off the trail in the meadow. Walk towards it. When you get to the log, turn L (due north). You will hear water gurgling about 10' from the north tip of the log. Look down and you will see a 1" pvc tap from which water is running. If you miss the log from the trail and hit the 4 way junction (which will take you to Saddle Junction), walk back south approx 100 yards back towards the meadow. You will pass through a small, shaded ravine on your way back. The log will appear in the meadow just past that ravine, now on your L. then you are in idyllwild! The Idyllwild Public Library [951-659-2300] prints free copies of the Water Report for hikers. The library is located near the center of town in Strawberry Creek Plaza with the Post Office, grocery store, pharmacy, natural food store, & Pizza Co.The library also has computers, wi-fi, paperback books. Trail register at the Post Office. the inn seems to be the best for price. |
4. Idyllwild to Big Bear City (6.0 days)
7-5-18
to 13-5-18
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95.5 mi
12,307 ft EG
15.9 mi/day
2,049 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Big Bear City resupply exit
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Notes:
186: Tributary of N. Fork San Jacinto River [best water in this area]
205: "**Snow Canyon Rd [Desert Water Agency faucet]" 218: **Whitewater Preserve faucet 220: "*Whitewater Creek [Fill up at the 1st water crossing about 200 yards W of Halfmile WR220 waypoint]." 226-235: trail goes over mission creek. lots of flowing water. 239: **Mission Spring Trail Camp - bucket to catch water 256: **Spring N of Arrastre Trail Camp 268: **Doble Trail Camp when PCT crosses interstate 18 this is where you should hitch a ride to big bear. 5 mile hitch hwy 18. PO-92314 M-F 9-4:30 Sat pickup only 1-2pm, grocery stores, motels, restaurants, etc. There is a hourly bus that runs the 3 miles between Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake cost 1 dollar. From Facebook: PCT Hikers get 15% off a cottage at Sleepy Forest Cottages or Cathy’s Cottages 909.866.7444- plus Free Laundry! We are right down the street – stop in for a hot shower or Jacuzzi bath, a load of laundry on us, some hot coffee and some good cheap meal recommendations! Or just come by to get some free soap and shampoo… http://www.sleepyforest.com/ |
5. Big Bear City to Wrightwood (5.3 days)
13-5-18
to 18-5-18
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89.5 mi
8,090 ft EG
16.9 mi/day
1,531 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Wrightwood resupply exit
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Notes:
285.7: holcomb creek (depends where we rejoin after big bear).
298: **Deep Creek Bridge 308: **Deep Creek Hot Spring [Use water upstream from bathers] 313: **Deep Creek ford 328: "**Cleghorn Picnic Area [two-lane bike path, 0.5 mi E]" 342: **Interstate 15 in Cajon Canyon [4/10 mi NW, McDonalds, Mini Mart] 364: "*Guffy Campground Spring [Spring ~1/10 mile N of the PCT, follow use trail about 1/10 mile before campground] 369: wrightwood!! 5 mile hitch. Has restaurants, motels, grocery store, a hardware store that excepts packages, a PO 92397 (760-249-8882 M-F 8:45-5), and trail angels that let you stay with them. To find the trail angels ask at the hardware store. Folks on Facebook are recommending Bear With Us Lodging 25.00 a person. laundry and rides back to the trail. For more information and Reservations, call Janet Prince mobile (909)965-7483 |
6. Wrightwood to Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) (5.6 days)
18-5-18
to 24-5-18
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90.8 mi
10,615 ft EG
16.2 mi/day
1,895 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) resupply exit
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Notes:
384: **Little Jimmy Spring - great flow
394: *Cooper Creek at Burkhart Trail (seasonal) 395: *Cooper Canyon Trail Campground 418: **Mill Creek Summit Fire Station (treat - ecoli outbreak last year) 436: *North Fork Ranger Station BPL Rd 4N32 had water out for hikers so might not be reliable 454: **Agua Dulce: amazing shop 455: hiker heaven Trail angel offers: package holding, package mailing, showers, laundry, coordinates rides to REI, Internet, fuel canisters for sale, WiFi, overnight stays, updated water reports. It’s a mile off trail. She’s really great but it can be an overwhelming hiker scene if you are northbound. |
7. Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) to Highway 58 (California) (6.8 days)
24-5-18
to 31-5-18
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112.2 mi
12,128 ft EG
16.4 mi/day
1,778 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Highway 58 (California) exit
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Notes:
463: *Bear Spring [can be trickle late season]
478: "**San Francisquito Canyon Rd 2/10 mi SW" Green Valley fire station, 2/10 mile SW of PCT along the road has a water spigo on the side of building, in a small enclosed box. If turned off, try fire hose in box in parking lot marked "Green Valley" turn on outside valve. (FILL UP HERE as the next sources can be sketch) 478.6 Casa De Luna–trail angels A few miles off trail. Good hugs and taco salad. Easy to get a hitch to their house as they are well know for hosting hikers or just wait at the covered picnic area for her to come by and pick you up. Gives rides back to the trail. Some hikers have a problem leaving this place 493: "Upper Shake Campground [6/10 mi N]" very light stream 496: "Concrete tank at Ridgetop jct [150 yds N] " At ridgetop jct of Maxwell TT 7N08, Burnt Pk Rd 7N23A, & Sawmill Mtn TT 7N23, follow Road 7N23 N for 90 yards, then follow the road to the left for 60 yards. Must lift heavy metal plate on top to access. (Len says these distances are 90 feet + 90 feet). Note that the heavy iron lid is secured with one bolt with a nut and another bolt without a nut. Lift the plate on one end just enough to clear to top of nutless bolt and then swivel the plate to reveal the water below. 517: hikertown: A paradise after the deadly dry desert, has water and very welcoming owner. 518: aqueduct 541: *Tylerhorse Canyon: "There is still decent flow here (but only via a leaf!) SOBO's- it is actually A LOT better here though than at the Cottonwood Creek faucet up ahead. So if you can collect a decent amount here, do it. Just follow the dry creek up a little and the real flow can be found. 566: highway 58 |
8. Highway 58 (California) to Highway 178 (Walker Pass) (5.1 days)
31-5-18
to 5-6-18
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85.4 mi
8,341 ft EG
16.7 mi/day
1,634 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Highway 178 (Walker Pass) exit
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Notes:
fill up at highway 58. the next source can be sketch and it is 40 miles to the next reliable.
583: golden oak spring 602: "**Robin Bird Spring [0.1 mi W]: No flow from pipe and the trough was dry, but water flowing alongside it on the ground. I didn't fill up here, but it looked to be decent flow, perhaps ~0.5L/min 605: **Small concrete dam of spring uphill from PCT 608: **Landers Camp fire tank, Forest Road 29S05 [2/10 mi N]. get ready for a long carry. may need to carry 3 days worth of water (6-8 litres each). 608 Attention: A bunch of folks on Facebook have leveled serious charges against a woman that lives around here. She goes by the name Stephanie Andersson /Piutemama not to be confused with the trail angels “The Anderson’s” at mile 478.2. 620: "*Willow Spring [1.4 mi N of PCT down gulley] - not always flowing 630: "Bird Spring Pass - 4 gallons last report to sketch af. 644: "McIvers Spring [unmarked jct, 2/10 mi E, usually dry the past few years]" When PCT turns off to left [N], continue straight on road to McIvers Spring and cabin. If no flow from pipe below cabin, may be small seep on ground ~50 ft upstream. The cabin and spring are heavily used by OHV'ers and hunters. Sadly, this isn't the nicest place for camping, as the cabin is dirty and run down and water is often fouled. 652: highway 178. Rita and Rick at Walker Pass Ranch are offering water in addition to hosting, shower, food, and rides. Directions are in logbook at Walker Pass. Take 178 west for 2 miles until it crosses Canebrake Creek, go 100 yds past it to first group of driveways on the left. Follow signs to Walker Pass Ranch. Guest house will be first house on the left, main house is just up the hill. Dogs are the doorbell. $20/night requested donation. According to FB: Lake Isabella Moose Lodge will allow camping in dirt/weed parking area in town close to town. Bartender will sign you in you into the lodge. |
9. Highway 178 (Walker Pass) to Kennedy Meadows Store (3.2 days)
5-6-18
to 8-6-18
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50.8 mi
6,969 ft EG
15.7 mi/day
2,153 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Kennedy Meadows Store resupply exit
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Notes:
GET JONO/KT TO SEND A RESUPPLY BOX TO KENNEDY MEADOWS with the aim of it arriving 20/5/18 - 1/6/18
YOU WILL ALSO NEED A BEAR CANISTER FROM MILES 702 TO 1017 663: "**Joshua Tree Spring [0.25 mi SW] 670: **Spring-fed branch of Spanish Needle Crk [3nd crossing, ususally the largest] 683: *Fox Mill Spring (sketch). 697: *South Fork Kern River 702: **Kennedy Meadows General Store [1/2 mi SE from bridge] 704: camp ground Grumpy Bear’s restaurant and bar—(559) 850-2327: Good food and cold beer we give FREE rides from the store and back |
10. Kennedy Meadows Store to Lone Pine (2.9 days)
8-6-18
to 11-6-18
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42.0 mi
7,512 ft EG
14.7 mi/day
2,635 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Lone Pine resupply exit
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Notes:
you might skip the step to lone pine as it is a 18 mi detour and not many people do it. plan to carry food for 6 days as there isn't much snow this year so conditions might be easier
706: "**S Fork Kern River [bridge] 713: **Spring, trough, near Beck Mdw 716: **South Fork Kern River 721: **Cow Creek 730: **Spring [2/10 mile NE of PCT] 741: **Diaz Creek My name is David and I offer shuttle rides to and from Horseshoe Meadows and Lone Pine. Anytime and Anyday service. Location for overnight camping near town also available free of charge WITH HOT SHOWER. david@davidmcins.com 760-900-6222 |
11. Lone Pine to Independence (2.9 days)
11-6-18
to 14-6-18
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45.4 mi
6,775 ft EG
15.4 mi/day
2,299 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Independence resupply exit
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Notes:
746: **Poison Meadow Spring
750: **Chicken Spring Lake Outflow NOW YOU ENTER THE SNOW 787.3 9,563 "Cedar Grove Trail Junction (potential exit point to Roads End) This is your last chance to exit the Sierra westbound (for a long time) via Roads End / Hwy 180 as the bridge ~6 miles west of the PCT from the Woods Creek bridge (Mile 799.8) is OUT. This bridge is not on the PCT but if you decide to exit the Sierra at Woods Creek heading towards Roads End you will not be able to cross the South Fork of the Kings River at the damaged bridge. If you go over Glen Pass northbound and decide to exit the Sierra after Glen Pass you will have to exit eastbound over Baxter, Sawmill, Taboose, or Bishop Pass which are all higher in elevation from the PCT." 788.9 11,790 "Kearsarge Pass** [2.9 mi E of PCT on trail to Onion Valley/Independence, CA]" The Courthouse – lowest cost and includes a continental breakfast.- Also has a bunkhouse. We will be offering bunks for hikers for $25 a night. The “Bunkhouse” is outfitted with: A shared bathroom and a shower, Free WiFi, TV, Shared refrigerator and microwave, laundry service–5 dollars a load, when we can, we will be serving breakfast for $6, rides to and from the trailhead, accepts resupply packages for their guests —5 dollars for non guest. Alabama Hills Bakery & Cafe: Regarded by some as the best restaurant in Lone Pine. Breakfast and lunch selections will not disappoint, especially when you exit the Sierra, tired and hungry. Kick-ass cinnamon rolls, chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy |
12. Independence to Muir Trail Ranch (4.4 days)
14-6-18
to 18-6-18
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66.0 mi
10,941 ft EG
15.0 mi/day
2,490 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Muir Trail Ranch resupply exit
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Notes:
YOU MIGHT WANT TO CARRY MORE FOOD TO MAKE IT TO VVR. this would make it 6 days of food carry at 16mi a day
791.0 11,946 Glen Pass 793.0 10,548 Upper Rae Lakes outlet 795.5 10,314 Arrowhead Lake outlet 797.1 9,524 Baxter Creek 799.8 8,532 Woods Creek Suspension Bridge "----- The bridge ~6 miles west of the PCT from the Woods Creek bridge is OUT. This bridge is not on the PCT but if you decide to exit the Sierra at Woods Creek heading towards Roads End / Hwy 180 you will not be able to cross the South Fork of the Kings River at the damaged bridge." 801.1 9,103 WR801, White Fork Creek 807.1 12,142 Pinchot Pass 811.4 10,040 "S Fork Kings River Ford [sometimes difficult]" "----- Please be very careful while attempting this crossing. A PCT hiker in 2017 passed away close to this crossing. Her body was found downstream from the PCT crossing." 816.9 12,096 Mather Pass 831.0 8,751 "Bishop Pass [6.5 miles east of PCT junction]" 838.6 11,974 Muir Pass 850.9 9,201 Evolution Creek Ford [sometimes difficult, alternate ford crosses Evolution Creek near mi 850.1] 865.6 10,910 Selden Pass 869.2 9,574 Bear Creek "----- This is a notoriously dangerous crossing. You don't have to cross where the PCT crosses Bear Creek. Safer crossing options are often found further upstream." 870.4 9,345 Hilgard Branch Ford 874.5 9,874 "Trail junction to VVR (VVR another ~7 miles from trail junction) VVR Website : http://www.edisonlake.com/ Ferry info : http://www.edisonlake.com/hikers/ferry " |
13. Muir Trail Ranch to Vermillion Valley Resort (1.4 days)
18-6-18
to 20-6-18
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21.0 mi
3,950 ft EG
14.5 mi/day
2,734 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Vermillion Valley Resort resupply exit
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Notes:
see above. muir trail lodge looks painful.
They have a small store, showers, laundry, cabins, accepts packages for a fee, restaurant, lodging in wall tents. In the past, your first night in a wall tent and your first beer were free. I’ve been there once. Big hiker scene. Cell service in the area. |
14. Vermillion Valley Resort to Reds Meadow (1.9 days)
20-6-18
to 22-6-18
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29.4 mi
4,484 ft EG
15.3 mi/day
2,337 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Reds Meadow resupply exit
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Notes:
879.4 7,972 N Fork Mono Creek Ford
881.5 8,993 N Fork Mono Creek Ford (2nd Ford) 882.6 9,694 Silver Pass Creek 884.9 10,704 Silver Pass 888.6 9249 Fish Creek [Steel Bridge] 906.7 7669 "Reds Meadow : https://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/hours.htm Shuttle Information : https://www.nps.gov/depo/planyourvisit/reds-meadow-and-devils-postpile-shuttle-information.htm" Showers cost 7 dollars and are close to the store, coin laundry, camp store that is pretty good(if you’re not too early), restaurant, cabins, camping. hiker box at store, wi-fi, pay phone, cell service |
15. Reds Meadow to Tuolumne Meadows (2.3 days)
22-6-18
to 24-6-18
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36.1 mi
4,626 ft EG
15.9 mi/day
2,040 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Tuolumne Meadows resupply exit
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Notes:
924.6 10,227 Island Pass
925.9 9,645 Rush Creek Trail junction 926.9 10,069 Rush Creek Ford 929.5 11,073 Donohue Pass 931.2 10,186 Lyell Fork Ford 936.0 Ireland Creek 942.5 8,596 "Highway 120 CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=120&submit=Search" Good camp store, small gear store, camping—there is a cheap backpackers site (5.00). Bear can or not I, I don’t camp within 15 miles either side of Tuolumne Meadows to avoid clashes with bears that have tasted human food. |
16. Tuolumne Meadows to Northern Kennedy Meadows (5.0 days)
24-6-18
to 29-6-18
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75.6 mi
12,250 ft EG
15.1 mi/day
2,448 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Northern Kennedy Meadows resupply exit
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Notes:
947.0 8,303 Wooden Bridge over Tuolumne River
956.0 McCabe Creek 956.2 8,531 Ford a Creek (Return Creek) 957.3 Spiller Creek 962.1 Matterhorn Creek 963.9-965.3 ~9,400 Wilson Creek 966.4 10,125 Bensen Pass 970.5, 971.6, & 972.3 Creek before Paiute Creek 972.5 ~8,000 Paiute creek 979.8 "Kerrick Creek [sometimes difficult]" 982.3 Creek in Stubblefield Canyon 985.5 Creek in Tilden Canyon 987.4 Wide Creek 997.0 9,531 "Doroth Lake Pass N boundary Yosemite NP" 998.5 & 998.9 Cascade Creek 1002.4 Walker River 1005.9 Kennedy Canyon Creek 1016.9 9,655 "Sonora Pass [Hwy 108] CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=108&submit=Search" Kennedy Meadows Resort PCT Rates: Laundry, shower and bed in the dorm $35 ( a good deal because otherwise, a shower is $6 and use of the laundry is $5) Mailing an empty bear canister $20 Mailing a bear canister with stuff in it $25. you can email your bear canister to sierra city from here with resupplies. |
17. Northern Kennedy Meadows to Echo Lake Resort (4.6 days)
29-6-18
to 3-7-18
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76.2 mi
7,655 ft EG
16.7 mi/day
1,673 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Echo Lake Resort resupply exit
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Notes:
1048.4 8,702 "Ebbets Pass [Hwy 4]
CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=4&submit=Search" 1076.7 8,590 "Carson Pass [Hwy 88] CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=88&submit=Search" 1090.8 7,241 "Highway 50 CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=50&submit=Search" Good camp store–fresh fruit and veggies, deli, PO-(they won’t receive packages for hikers anymore but maybe they still mail them?), They make you buy water(3.50 a gallon) or drink it out of the abused lake |
18. Echo Lake Resort to Sierra City (6.2 days)
3-7-18
to 10-7-18
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103.1 mi
10,906 ft EG
16.5 mi/day
1,746 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Sierra City resupply exit
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Notes:
YOU WANT A RESUPPLY BOX SENT TO SIERRA CITY. this should bear our bear canister. as this is required in Lassen Volcanic National Park (mile 1343-1363)
1101.6 7,776 Susie Lake outlet 1102.2 7,682 Glen Alpine trail junction 1105.7 9,377 Dicks Pass 1110.1 7,894 Middle Velma Lake Outlet 1112.8 7,630 Phipps Creek (seasonal) 1113.4 7,900 Seasonal Creek 1120.4 7,021 Miller Creek 1122.1 6,973 Bear Lake Outlet 1123.2 7,264 Seasonal Creek 1124.8 7,658 Barker Pass [RD1125] 1135.9 7,426 Five Lakes Creek 1139.6 8,120 Headwaters of American River (Middle Fork) 1157.1 7,114 "Donner Pass [I-80] CALTRANS : http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi?roadnumber=80&submit=Search" 1158.8 7,478 Upper Castle Creek 1164.4 7,559 Wooden Bridge over Seasonal Stream Sierra Country Store( your name, C/O Sierra Country Store, 213 Main Street, Sierra City, Ca 96125) UPS,FEDEX, USPS accepts packages. open M-F 9-6 and S-S 9-7. This unassuming general store has some of the biggest burgers on trail, and amazing milkshakes. It’s a great spot to send a resupply box, and eat lunch. Standout meals: The Gutbuster Burger. Any milkshake, or ice cream sundae selection is a winner too. |
19. Sierra City to Chester (8.7 days)
10-7-18
to 18-7-18
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138.2 mi
17,801 ft EG
15.9 mi/day
2,048 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Chester resupply exit
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Notes:
this looks a hard stretch. we will be making a big carry! i've listed all as these all dont look reliable.
1197.2 WA1197 Switchback spring 1200.7 WA1201 Seasonal spring 1202.6 WA1203 Sierra Buttes Spring 1211.7 SummitLake Road Unpaved road to Summit Lake, water at Summit Lake. 1214.4 PauleySeep Pauley Seep, 100 yards off trail. 1216.0 LittleJamison Creek Trail junction to Little Jamison Creek, 200 feet off-trail. 1216.0 WA1216 Piped spring 1/10 mile E of PCT 1216.1 WACS1216 Small pond 1219.7 ATreeSpring *A Tree spring 1223.8 WA1224 Small creek 1224.0 WBranch NelsonCreek Seasonal W Branch Nelson Creek 1226.3 EBranch BearTrap East Branch of Bear Trap Creek 1226.6 WBranch BearTrap West Branch of Bear Trap Creek. East Branch 3/10 mile south may be better water. 1228.5 EHopkins Seep Seasonal East Hopkins Seep 1231.6 DuckSoup Pond Small Lake, west of the trail. 1231.6 WhiskySpringTR Whiskey Spring trail junction, spring is 3/10 mile off trail 1234.8 SForkFeather River *Creek 3/10 mile S of PCT on paved Quincy-LaPorte Road. 1236.9 AlderSpring *Alder Spring (800 feet off trail) trail junction. 1241.4 BlackRock Spring Black Rock Spring, 3/10 mile S of Fowler Peak Trailhead along trail 1244.5 NFowler Creek Small N Fowler Creek, 1/10 mile S of PCT down short trail: Sign for the creek is mounted parallel to the trail so be careful not to miss it. The use trail is visible, and takes you down across a road to a shady watering hole. As a south-bounder coming up from the Middle Fork on a hot day, this oasis was a welcome relief. 1249.7 MForkFeather River **Middle Fork Feather River, steel bridge 1252.1 BearCreek Tributary of Bear Creek 1253.3 BearCreekB *Bear Creek 1253.7 BearCreekC Tributary of Bear Creek 1257.8 BearCreekD Seasonal tributary of Bear Creek 1259.7 LookoutSpring Lookout Spring 1263.5 HaskensStore Haskens Store, small store next to bed and breakfast - alt. mi 2.7 1263.5 LkshoreResort Lake Shore Resort, restaurant, bar, small store, www.buckslakeshoreresort.com. - alt mi. 3.8 1264.6 WA1265 Seasonal spring 1265.0 WA1265B Seasonal spring 1265.6 BigCreek A seasonal Big Creek 1269.1 BucksCreek Bucks Creek 1269.5 BucksCreek2 Bucks Creek 1276.2 ClearCreek Spring Clear Creek Springs 1276.7 ClearCreek Seasonal headwater of Clear Creek 1277.7 ClearCreek2 Clear Creek 1278.0 WA1278 Shallow lily pond 1279.6 BreckenFern Spring Brecken Fern Spring 1281.5 WA1282 Seasonal spring. 1281.7 CanyonView Spring Canyon View Spring 1286.9 Belden Belden Town Resort 1287.9 IndianCreek Indian Creek, large wooden footbridge. 1289.0 WA1289 Small creek 1290.5 WA1291 Small seasonal creek. 1291.8 Rattlesnake Spring Seasonal Rattlesnake Spring 1291.1 WA1292 Creek 1292.4 WA1292B Creek 1292.7 WilliamsCabin Site William's Cabin site, small creek nearby. 1293.1 ChipsCreek Large stream 1293.6 MyrtleFlat Myrtle Flat, small stream nearby. 1295.0 WA1295 Large creek 1295.4 WA1295B Small creek 1295.6 ChipsCreek2 *Chips Creek ford, large creek. 1296.0 ChipsCreek3 Chips Creek, 2nd crossing, large creek. 1296.2 WA1296 Small creek 1296.8 WA1297 Small creek 1297.2 ChipsCreek4 Creek 1297.3 ChipsCreek5 Creek 1299.6 Andesite Spring Andesite Spring 1301.0 FrogSpring Frog Spring 1305.4 ColdSprings *Cold Springs 1313.2 CubCreek Spring Little Cub Spring, near sign on tree, 3/10 mile west of the PCT. in Chester there is a restaurant that serves pancakes all day and the really great grocery store. There are motels, restaurants, stores, rv park and I heard there is a laundry with showers. I heard there may be free camping behind the Lutheran Church. 161 Aspen St. Pine Shack Frosty - Broasted chicken, ice cream, and 30 milkshake flavors all wrapped up into a frosty little package. Standout meals: Chocolate-banana, coconut-pineapple, peach, toffee, and so many more flavors for milkshakes. |
20. Chester to Old Station (2.4 days)
18-7-18
to 21-7-18
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41.9 mi
3,405 ft EG
17.2 mi/day
1,398 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Old Station resupply exit
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Notes:
bear canister required here
1334: StoverSpring *Stover Spring 1340: **North Fork Feather River, footbridge. 1350.1 Warner Valley trailhead parking, water spigot, outhouse, picnic tables, trash cans. Drakesbad Resort is 4/10 mile west via the road. 1357.6 **Lower Twin Lake 1369.7 *Hat Creek 1373.5 OldStation Old Station Post Office. at old state there is jjs cafe. House-baked bread, pastries, and cookies. They also take pride in their own corned beef, pulled pork, and pastrami. It’s a tasty breakfast stop as well. |
21. Old Station to Burney Falls SP (2.4 days)
21-7-18
to 23-7-18
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45.9 mi
1,457 ft EG
18.8 mi/day
597 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Burney Falls SP resupply exit
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Notes:
1385.5 : LostCreekSpringTR
1418: burnley creek 1416.5 Burney Falls campground Small store that will accept packages . c/O Burney Falls State Park, Mcarthur Burney Falls State Park, 24900 State Hwy89, Burney, CA, 96020 530) 335-7513 Accepts packages from any carrier–$5 Wifi at the visitor’s center I resupplied out of the store my last 4 times through–chips, cookies, cheese, hot cocoa, instant coffee, instant potatoes, etc. Hiker box. Root beer floats, hot dogs, ice cream, .50 cent showers, cabins, camping |
22. Burney Falls SP to Castella (4.9 days)
23-7-18
to 28-7-18
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82.9 mi
8,000 ft EG
16.8 mi/day
1,618 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Castella resupply exit
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Notes:
this may start with a 30 mile carry.
1447: moosehead creek 1455: alder creek 1458: goldcreek: To access, go up the Gold Creek trail from the PCT, cross a forest road, follow another road about .15 miles to just before where it dips and turns to the right after and old "ramp" on the right side covered in bushes. Exit the road to the left toward the stand of conifers and go down the embankment to the creek. 1462: deer creek 1467: butcherknife creek 1471: **McCloud River, large wooden bridge. Watch for Poison Oak near the McCloud River. 1484: *Squaw Valley Creek, Squaw Valley trailhead trail junction nearby. 1500: soda creek If you want to buy some tortillas ask the guy behind the burrito counter. Store has great selection of fruit. I have resupplied out of the store the last 3 times I went through. Trail to campground is across from store/post office–50 cent showers– you can get change from the store or the camp hosts. There’s a PCT hiker site that cost 3.00 a person. |
23. Castella to Etna (6.1 days)
28-7-18
to 3-8-18
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99.8 mi
11,144 ft EG
16.3 mi/day
1,826 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Etna resupply exit
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Notes:
1536.7: ** deadfall lake
1579: **South Scott River 1594: **Paynes Lake, 100 yards W of PCT. You may wait 45 minutes for the first car to go by but they will probably give you a ride. Inexpensive good value motel aprox-$50 Motel Etna(530) 467-5338, groceries, restaurants, library, free community pool with showers, ice cream fountain in drug store, drug store, micro brewery, hardware store, health clinic, day spa, free Wi-Fi in the park offering $5.00 overnight camping, $5.00 HOT water showers, and park lockers that have charging stations-2.00. Coin laundry behind the Shell station. I heard you can get canister fuel at the hardware store and the coffee house. |
24. Etna to Seiad Valley (3.2 days)
3-8-18
to 6-8-18
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55.8 mi
4,165 ft EG
17.4 mi/day
1,299 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Seiad Valley resupply exit
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Notes:
1629: **Paradise Lake
1642-1649: **Grider Creek, 1st crossing, wooden footbridge (bridge was completely burnt in Nov 2014). there are 4 crossings. 1661: *Lookout Spring, flowing from iron pipe. Seiad Valley Cafe and Store Small store that looks to be stocking for hikers, Café open from 7-2pm daily (2010) Beware the pancakes if you are hoping to hike out. Wifi at the Cafe and the trailer park. |
25. Seiad Valley to Ashland (4.2 days)
6-8-18
to 11-8-18
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64.5 mi
10,002 ft EG
15.3 mi/day
2,367 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Ashland resupply exit
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Notes:
1670: *Piped Cook and Green Pass spring
1683: *Alex Hole Spring nearby. 1696: *Sheep Camp Spring 1718: ASHLAND! Callahans Lodge & Restaurant. First and foremost, you’ll receive a free beer for providing your PCT permit. Pair it with some hearty lunch or dinner meals. Breakfast is also available. The prime rib stroganoff is a classic, as well as their steak dinners. They also have a generous amount of italian and seafood options. The Rodeway Inn (formerly Knights Inn) located in Ashland Oregon welcomes PCT hikers at a discount rate of $64.99 |
26. Ashland to Crater Lake (Mazama Village) (6.1 days)
11-8-18
to 17-8-18
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103.8 mi
9,414 ft EG
16.9 mi/day
1,535 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Crater Lake (Mazama Village) resupply exit
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Notes:
NOTE: SEND A BOX TO CRATER LAKE (Mazama Village Store). you can use your bear canister!
1742: Water fountain and spigot. 1755: Piped spring 1784: *Christi's Spring. 1804: Trail to Ranger Spring (0.8 miles west of PCT) RIM ALT: rim visitor centre 1835: red cone trail camp There is a good camp store, coin showers, coin laundry, hiker box, campground, cabin rental, and a restaurant. The restaurant no longer has a buffet but I think they have a salad bar at lunch. The campground in 2014 offered a communal PCT hiker site for 5 dollars a night. The showers are free inside the campground but there isn’t much hot water. For a hot shower use the coin operated ones next to the store |
27. Crater Lake (Mazama Village) to Shelter Cove Resort (4.8 days)
17-8-18
to 22-8-18
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81.8 mi
7,002 ft EG
17.1 mi/day
1,462 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Shelter Cove Resort resupply exit
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Notes:
note: lots say to send a box to shelter cove resort
1856: *Usually reliable Thielsen Creek 1865: Maidu Lake trail junction. Maidu Lake is 3/4 mile off-trail. 1872.1: Six Horse Spring, 4/10 mile E of PCT and ~300ft descent. 1880: **Crescent Lake Campground 1917: **Bobby Lake, 3/10 mile E of PCT 1.4 mile walk check your maps for short cut. Coin showers, one washing machine for the whole campground, small store, hot dogs, frozen pizzas heated up, camping—PCT hiker site, hiker box, cabin rental, wifi. |
28. Shelter Cove Resort to Sisters (4.5 days)
22-8-18
to 26-8-18
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77.3 mi
5,861 ft EG
17.4 mi/day
1,317 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Sisters resupply exit
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Notes:
1925: **Charlton Lake
1933: brahma lake 1941: **Desane Lake 1943: **Horseshoe Lake 1947: **Dumbbell Lake 1958: **Sisters Mirror Lake 1981.8: large pond you may choose not to go to sisters and instead stay at Big Lake Youth Camp at mile 1995 Big Lake Youth Camp .07 off trail but you don’t have to back track, you can walk down the road and rejoin the PCT farther on. Christian vegan kid’s camp. They will hold your package and let you take a shower and wash your clothes– donation based. Ask to buy a meal ticket if you want to join them in an all you can eat vegan meal. |
29. Sisters to Olallie Lake (3.9 days)
26-8-18
to 30-8-18
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63.6 mi
7,470 ft EG
16.2 mi/day
1,902 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Olallie Lake exit
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Notes:
1999: *Large Pond.
2014: **Rockpile Lake 2022: **Shale Lake 2027: "WHITEWATER FIRE https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/trail-condition/whitewater-fire-mt-jefferson/ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5420/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/fire/?cid=FSEPRD552029 https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/whitewater-fire-fseprd553851.jpg?x24952 (Area Closure Map) 10/12/17 (PCTA) : The Pacific Crest Trail is closed from the Hunts Creek Trail # 3440 (mile 2027.5) just north of Pamelia Lake north to the Whitewater Trail #3429 (mile 2032.5)." 2055: *Trooper Spring |
30. Olallie Lake to Timberline Lodge (3.2 days)
30-8-18
to 2-9-18
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54.2 mi
4,885 ft EG
16.9 mi/day
1,527 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Timberline Lodge resupply exit
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Notes:
2078: trailside spring
2082: crater creek 2096: salmon river (more a creek) 2100: zig zag river 2102: lost creek timberline lodge does an amazing breakfast all you can eat. $17.95 gets you the breakfast buffet, which includes waffles, pancakes, meat options, granola and yogurt, potatoes, and more. Note: There is also a formidable lunch buffet for a slightly higher price. There is also a pizza parlor hidden in the old stone lodge. There is small store that accepts packages for 5 dollars—503-622-0736 – WY’East Store Open 7:00 – 7:00 daily. Write “Hold for PCT Hiker” on package ———- (Hiker Name) c/o Timberline Ski Area WY’East Store Timberline, OR 97028. |
31. Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks (2.8 days)
2-9-18
to 5-9-18
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47.8 mi
4,140 ft EG
17.0 mi/day
1,477 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Cascade Locks resupply exit
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Notes:
"COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE FIRE & INDIAN / EAGLE CREEK FIRE UPDATE
https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/trail-condition/indian-creek-fire-columbia-river-gorge/ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5403/ (Indian Creek Fire) https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5584/ (Eagle Creek Fire) https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekandIndianCreekFires2017/ https://www.facebook.com/mthoodnf https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/00001.jpg?x99107 (Closure Notice) https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/00001.jpg?x45970 https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/9-9-17-HRRD-Closure-Order-Map__Page_2.jpg?x45970 (Closure Order Map) 9/11/17 (PCTA) : The Pacific Crest Trail is closed from Lolo Pass (~mile 2114.2) to Cascade Locks (~ mile 2146.7) due to the Eagle Creek and Indian Creek fires. We recommend that northbound PCT hikers leave the PCT at Timberline Lodge rather than Lolo Pass. Resources Mountain Express Bus Schedule: http://www.mthoodexpress.com/schedule-map Mt. Hood National Forest Alerts: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mthood/alerts-notices CRGNSA Alerts: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/crgnsa/alerts-notices Options for getting around this closure 1) Shuttle from Bend to Stevenson, WA: this option bypasses all the trail closures related to fires on the Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. 2) Shuttle from Timberline Lodge to Stevenson, WA: This option is for hikers who are coming from Olallie Lakes area, north to the Mt. Hood Wilderness. Hikers can hike a hundred yards south from the PCT to Timberline Lodge. From this point, the Mt. Express bus has service to Sandy, Oregon, which has connecting public transportation on the SAM bus into Gresham, Oregon. One-way fare is $2 on the Mountain Express. 3) Lolo Pass Road to Highway 26 (not recommend at this time): Hikers can cover the Mt. Hood Wilderness section of the PCT from Timberline Lodge to Lolo Pass Road. Hikers will then need to hike out from the junction with Lolo Pass road, to Highway 26 – about 10.6 miles. From this point hikers will be near the village of Zigzag, Oregon. In Zigzag there are public transportation points for the Mountain Express bus to take hikers to the town of Sandy, Oregon, and on to Gresham, Oregon. NOTE: The maps direct you to travel I-84 and the Bridge of the Gods. Both the road and bridge are currently closed due to the fire. Check road conditions before you head to Cascade Locks." |
32. Cascade Locks to White Pass (9.5 days)
5-9-18
to 14-9-18
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147.7 mi
20,822 ft EG
15.6 mi/day
2,199 ft/day
Adjustments: none
White Pass resupply exit
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Notes:
go to thunder island brewing company. What it’s known for: Craft beer, wine, and ciders. They also serve a small menu of seasonal pub fare that changes throughout the year. Standout Meals: Pulled pork sandwich, Galaxy Pale Ale, Cream Ale, and more.
in Cascade Locks go to the Ale House. Notable specialty pizzas, and their salmon chowder is a favorite among locals as well. The horseradish is also legendary. Also, from here it is recommended to resupply the whole way through boxes. 2177: **Wind River, wooden bridge. 2179: **Panther Creek, steel bridge. 2197: sheep lake 2205: **Bear Lake 2226: larke creek 2247: *Excellent Lava Spring 2254: large creek 2279: lutz lake 2290: ginnette lake 2295: *sand lake 2294: *Buesch Lake It’s a small store but I have resupplied out of it my last 3 trips. They also sell wraps and good coffee. They have a hiker box. Friendly. Washer and dryer. Accepts packages. They sold small fuel canisters. |
33. White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass (5.9 days)
14-9-18
to 20-9-18
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99.0 mi
9,185 ft EG
16.9 mi/day
1,565 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Snoqualmie Pass resupply exit
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Notes:
remember your resupply boxes
2317: **Dewey Lake 2327: "NORSE & SAWMILL RIDGE FIRES https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/trail-condition/norse-peak-fires-near-mt-rainier-washington/ https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5509/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/road-status.htm (Mount Rainier National Park) 11/27/17 (PCTA) : The Pacific Crest Trail is closed for 16.2 miles from the Fog City Trail #967 at Bear Gap (~ mile 2327.5) to the north boundary of Norse Peak Wilderness (~ mile 2343.7). The Norse Peak Fire started during a lightning storm on August 11, 2017. That storm ignited 13 fires within the Naches Ranger District of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington. The trail closure is composed of two separate orders because the cascade crest is also the boundary between the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie NF and the Okanogan Wenatchee NF. Mt Baker-Snoqualmie NF alerts and notices page --> https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices Okanogan Wenatchee NF closure order page --> https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd521011&width=full In Spring 2018, after the snow has melted, we’ll work with the U.S. Forest Service in the area to scout the trail, assess whether it needs to remain closed and what we can recommend for a detour. We’ll update this page as soon as we have a recommendation. Seattle Public Utility staff sent us the following important note: PLEASE get the message out to the thru-hiker community that the PCT closure in WA state, due to the Norse Peak Fire, does not allow hiking on/in the Cedar River Watershed. The Cedar River Watershed is owned by the City of Seattle (90,000+ acres) and is the unfiltered water source for almost a million people. Trespass onto City property is a misdemeaner and heavily enforced. Hikers are ending up near Ravensdale WA with almost no options to get back to the trail. Going NW through the Green Watershed is bascially a dead-end without walking along major highways (Highway 18 to 90)." 2349: Small spring next to the trail, small campsite. some small streams in between here 2381.8: **Mirror Lake 2397: *Ridge Lake, campsites nearby. in snoqualmie pass: Motel, restaurant , two small stores, Deli/coffee place, food truck |
34. Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish (5.1 days)
20-9-18
to 25-9-18
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74.5 mi
13,450 ft EG
14.7 mi/day
2,653 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Skykomish resupply exit
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Notes:
Aardvark Express at snoqualmie pass is an iconic stop in Washington, just a short walk off the trail. Breakfast, burgers, and specialty bowls of curry and veggies.
2408: *Delate Creek, wooden bridge, campsite nearby. 2411: *Lemah Creek, bridge washed out in 2014, campsite nearby. 2425: **Waptus River, wooden bridge 2432: *Deep Lake outlet 2443: **Deception Lake 2454: **Mig Lake, large campsite, toilet. 2471: **Lake Janus, campsite, toilet nearby. library, restaurant, motel, 2 small stores, one of them with a deli, I heard there is a laundromat now. |
35. Skykomish to Stehekin (6.6 days)
25-9-18
to 2-10-18
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97.8 mi
16,860 ft EG
14.9 mi/day
2,564 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Stehekin resupply exit
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Notes:
2480: **Pear Lake
2491: **Lake Sally Ann, campsites, toilet. 2509: *Kennedy Creek, broken log bridge, silty water. 2518: **Mica Lake 2538: **Suiattle River, large bridge. 2556: *Ford the South Fork Agnes Creek. 2559: *Cedar Camp, along Agnes Creek. two good shops in stehekin (pastry and garden) but can be expensive 10 mile shuttle bus ride; Summer schedule (June 12th-Oct 4): 9:15 am, 12:30, 3pm, 6:15pm from High Bridge Cost: 7 dollars. free camping, coin showers, coin laundry, small store, bakery, lodge. Get a free permit at the visitor center to camp. The ranch had fuel canister for sale in its gear store and wi-fi. |
36. Stehekin to Manning Park (5.8 days)
2-10-18
to 8-10-18
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89.4 mi
13,353 ft EG
15.4 mi/day
2,300 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Manning Park finish
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Notes:
2585: creek
2588.6 Mazama 22.4 miles E. at Hwy 20, I’ve never visited Mazama. Home to trail angel Ravensong http://ravensongsroost.com/ (206)228-5904, several lodging options, a general store, an outfitter, a gas station, a café, and three restaurants, 2589: creek 2603: golden creek 2625: Seasonal stream at the foot of Tamarack Peak, large campsite nearby. 2643: **Unmarked spur trail to Hopkins Lake. Lake is 1/10 mile S of PCT with camping, water. 2650: *Castle Creek, wooden bridge, trail camp nearby with outhouse, fire grates, bear locker, corral. 2658.9: highway 3. Near the Manning Park Lodge. The lodge offers lodging, restaurant, and a small store. 2619.5 Hart’s Pass According to Facebook: The guard house at Hart’s Pass where you sign the registry, will happily store your food while you tag the border. They leave on Tuesday and come back on Friday. They have an outside storage area to retrieve your food while they are away. If you are hitching out from Hart’s Pass, about 1000ft downhill from the guard house is road that gets more traffic. |