Pacific Crest Trail
Description
- Name Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
- Length of trail 4,271 km, 2,654 miles
- Length in days 250 days
- Traildino grading SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail
- Hut tour grading T2, Mountain walk
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most spectacular and challenging long distance trails the US has to offer. This trail takes you to all the famous mountain ranges of California, Oregon and Washington.
Not only its length is dazzling – 2654 miles (4271 km), the alpine terrain makes hard walking. Nevertheless, some 100 to 200 fit thru-hikers manage each year to complete the trip from end to end. When they finish, they have climbed some 300,000 feet, or 90,000 meters, in six months time. Highest point is Forester Pass, 13,153 feet (4009 m), in the Sierra Nevada.
Opinions

- patacon April 2016
- Rate 10
- Positive Trail life Landscapes, everything is just perfect and beautiful. The hard times just make the goog ones even better.
- Negative ---
Map
Hike Reports

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PCT 2015 -IRONMAN
- web Master March 2015
- Hiking the PCT from Mexico to Canada March 3, 2015. http://hikingpct.pikespeakengineering.com

Photo Albums

More photos albums…
Links
Facts
- National Scenic Trails Mailing Lists
Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Ice Age Trail, Florida Trail, Continental Divide Trail, North Country Trail. This is traditionally the place where hikers meet, planning their thing, learning from others.
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
Good trail home page, by the US Forest Service. Get the GPS data here.
- Pacific Crest Trail Association - Home
Home page of the PCT, with lots of information.
- Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail Google Map
Google map with the entire trail
Reports
- "SQUEAKY"'s 2005 Triple Crown Journal
Squeky attempted to conquer the Triple Crown, that is: Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in one year. Read his journal here.
- Chris Willett's Pacific Crest Trail Page
Detailed account of a thru-hike in 2003, including gear list and resupply strategy. "The time I spent on the Pacific Crest Trail was the best of my short life and I hope to impart some of that joy, something of this beautiful thing, to the reader of this web page".
- Great Western Loop: General Information
Andrew Skurka's enormous accomplishment to hike five major trails (the Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, and Arizona Trail)in one go, is something we can only dream of. He walked 6,875 miles in 208 days, including a 675-mile trail-less segment in the Sonoran and Mojave desert. We can however join him on his hike, reading his account, viewing the impressive picture account, and learn from his gear list and diet tips.
- Pacific Crest Trail 2006 - California
Andrew Skurka is always helpful, even if you can't beat his pace of 38.2 miles per day, over 1,744 miles total. On this page, he tells you about his gear, nutrition, and of course there are many pictures.
- Pacific Crest Trail TrailQuest
TrailQuest has a huge collection of hiking reports, articles and links on the Pacific Crest Trail.
- roy.robinson
Flyin' Brain took the Appalachian Trail three times. In 2001 he finished the Big Three in one go: Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Continental Crest Trail, the Triple Crown, 7371 miles in one year. Read the story.
- The Pacific Crest Trail - Jonathan Ley
Phlumf likes snow in trees and likes walking. So he did the PCT and all his adventures and learnings are here, for you.
- Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
Huge list of journals of people hiking the PCT.
- Trail Journals, Backpacking and Hiking Journals
All trail journals from the popular www.trailjournals.com regarding the Pacific Crest Trail, PCT.
- Hamburger Wanderjung (German)
Report + pictures of European trail E9 from Polish/Russian to dutch border, E1 Sweden, Denmark, Germany + Switzerland, Appalachian + Pacific Crest + Continental Divide + Colorado Trail in USA
- Hiking the PCT 2015
IRONMAN hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada 2015 through-hike NOBO.
- Pacific Crest Trail | Travels | Francis Tapon
Complete trip report of the PCT, and a gear list.
- Pacific Crest Trail, 2006
"The two words I like here are motivation and determination". These are the words of someone from Europe, with the Alps and Pyrenees as his reference material. His account is very helpful if you search opinions.
- PCT 2000
Marcia and Ken walked from Mexico to Canada in 2000 along the Pacific Crest Trail, along the rugged and often remote crest of the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada.
- PCT 2007
Ken and Marcia revisited the PCT in 2007 "Since the PCT was such a beautiful trail".
- Triple Crown One Year
An account of hiking the Triple Crown - three toughest trails in America, The Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) - in one year, 2002, a year with lots of snow. They made it up to 5500 miles in 9.5 months.
Guides and maps
- On The Trail - Free PCT Topo Maps
Free online topo maps.
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
- From the California Border to the Canadian Border Read more

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California
- From the Mexican Border to Tuolumne Meadows Read more

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California
- From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border Read more

United Kingdom
- Oregon Uncaged
- A Tale of Two-Sips on the Pacific Crest Trail Read more

United Kingdom
- Six Months With Three Pairs Of Undies
- The Pacific Crest Trail Read more

United Kingdom
- Pacific Crest Trail, Washington South
- Topographic Map Guide Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests WA
- Map No. 825, Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area - Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Wilderness Areas and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, WA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, Mount Baker-snoqualmie & Okanogan-wenatchee National Forests
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests Washington, USAOne of five new Trails Illustrated maps for the Washington Cascades region offering the most detailed and up-to-date map for the forest, carefully researched and developed in co-operation with local land managers and... Read more

Belgium
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, Mount Baker-snoqualmie & Okanogan-wenatchee National Forests
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests Washington, USAOne of five new Trails Illustrated maps for the Washington Cascades region offering the most detailed and up-to-date map for the forest, carefully researched and developed in co-operation with local land managers and... Read more

United Kingdom
- Mount Whitney CA
- Map No. 322, Mount Whitney in California at 1:40,000, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography is based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more

Belgium
- Mount Whitney
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapMount Whitney is universally famous as the highest mountain in the United State outside of Alaska, as well as the highest point in California. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Whitney is a two-sided, waterproof map designed to meet the needs of Whitney visitors with unmatched... Read more

United Kingdom
- Sequoia/kings Canyon National Park
- Trails Illustrated National Parks Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Sequoia - Kings Canyon National Parks CA
- Map No. 205, Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more

Netherlands
- Sequoia/kings Canyon National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapIn Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks you can walk among the world's largest trees, hike the alpine landscape of the Sierra Crest, and marvel at the towering granite cliffs of one of the deepest canyons in the United States. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Sequoia and Kings... Read more

Belgium
- Sequoia/kings Canyon National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapIn Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks you can walk among the world's largest trees, hike the alpine landscape of the Sierra Crest, and marvel at the towering granite cliffs of one of the deepest canyons in the United States. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Sequoia and Kings... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 205 Sequoia - Kings Canyon National Parks | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Trails Illustrated maps are the most trusted and popular recreation maps available. Continually setting the... Read more

United Kingdom
- Mammoth Lakes/mono Divide
- Trails Illustrated Other Rec. Areas Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Mammoth Lakes - Mono Divide CA
- Map No. 809, Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof and... Read more

Netherlands
- Mammoth Lakes/mono Divide
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapTrails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the California Sierra Nevadas that will combine to form seamless coverage of the high-use National Forest areas between Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Tahoe. This region contains some of the... Read more

Belgium
- Mammoth Lakes/mono Divide
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapTrails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the California Sierra Nevadas that will combine to form seamless coverage of the high-use National Forest areas between Sequoia / Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Tahoe. This region contains some of the... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 809 Mammoth Lakes - Mono Divide - Inyo and Sierra National Forests | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Trails Illustrated Mammoth Lakes / Mono Divide is the first of five exciting new maps for the... Read more

United Kingdom
- Carson-Iceberg - Emigrant and Mokleumne Wilderness Areas CA
- Map No. 807, Carson-Iceberg / Emigrant / Mokleumne Wilderness Areas, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Carson-iceberg/emigrant/mokleumne Wilderness Areas
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapPart of our exciting new coverage for California's Sierra Nevada, our Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wilderness Trails Illustrated map details the high use recreation areas of Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests from Yosemite National Park north to Caples Lake and Markleeville.... Read more

Belgium
- Carson-iceberg/emigrant/mokleumne Wilderness Areas
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapPart of our exciting new coverage for California's Sierra Nevada, our Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wilderness Trails Illustrated map details the high use recreation areas of Stanislaus and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests from Yosemite National Park north to Caples Lake and Markleeville.... Read more

United Kingdom
- Goat Rocks - Norse Peak William O. Douglas Wilderness Area WA
- Map No. 823, Goat Rocks and Norse Peak Wilderness Area - Gifford-Pinchot and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, WA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Goat Rocks & Norse Peak Wilderness Area, Gifford-pinchot & Okanogan-wenatchee National Forests
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapGifford-Pinchot and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests Washington, USAOne of five new Trails Illustrated maps for the Washington Cascades region offers the most detailed and up-to-date map for the forest, carefully researched and developed in co-operation with local land managers and agencies.... Read more

Belgium
- Goat Rocks & Norse Peak Wilderness Area, Gifford-pinchot & Okanogan-wenatchee National Forests
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapGifford-Pinchot and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests Washington, USAOne of five new Trails Illustrated maps for the Washington Cascades region offers the most detailed and up-to-date map for the forest, carefully researched and developed in co-operation with local land managers and agencies.... Read more
Forum

- Harlan Wadley 2018-04-04 11:15:31
New Guides
- Mountaineering Books, Seattle, WA has now published beautiful and up-to-date guides to the PCT in four stunning volumes.
Harlan (Gnarly) Wadley