We wanted to catalog all of the pacific crest trail books ever written because theyre worth it. The pacific crest trail stretches a length of 2,659 miles from mexico to canada through three states. Colonels 2010 pacific crest trail journal completed sections ad campoagua dulce in 2005. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the sierra nevada and cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles 160 to 240 km east of the u. The books latter halfnearly 150 pagespresents each of the 48 wilderness areas along the pacific crest. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. Clarke as a trail running from mexico to canada along the crest of the mountains in california, oregon. The book was also a solid reminder to create a list for the following three things.
It is approximately 2650 miles long, and it stretches from the canadian border to the mexican border. Popular pacific crest trail books goodreads share book. About pacific crest trail authors kudos to jeffrey p. Apr 08, 20 cyclists may attempt a bikefriendly, 2,500mile parallel route called the pacific crest bicycle trail. When a coworker recommended this book, i thought a travel book has to be a dry read. I will probably track down a copy of the now out of print book by bil paul on the trail. Our group was one of the earlier thru hikers on the pct. How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico the six fifty. Pacific crest bike trail adventure cycling association. First previous next last wayne and his bicycle wheel tuesday, january 2, 2018 tuesday, january 2, 2018.
Adventurous hikers looking for a challenge will take the high route through the sierra nevada and cascade ranges and witness some of americas most scenic and varied. It gives you driving direction, where the trail heads are along with gps coordinates, places of interest along each section of the trail like vista points and places to camp on multi day portions of the pct. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. Day by day on the pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct simon willis reveals what it smells, tastes and above all feels like to walk from mexico to canada. It reaches across the united states from the canadian border to the mexican border, and passes through 7 national parks along the way.
An interactive map of the pacific crest trail pct complete with a statebystate breakdown, state maps, section highlights, length and highest elevation. The pacific crest bicycle trail by bil paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The pacific crest trail is a challenging 2,650 mile 4,265 kilometer trek through california, oregon, and washington. Pacific crest trail by wandering sole images thu sep 24, 2009 4. Jan 10, 2008 i am interested in hearing from folks who have either completed the pacific crest bike trail following bil pauls book and route or have done a large part of it. The pacific crest trail follows the sierra nevada and cascade mountain ranges. The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. Some prefer maps with lots of annotations, so halfmile and postholer maps work as a guide book for them.
If you have read any other books on the pct, this one will be a little different. Pacific crest trail california 2020 all you need to. Feb 28, 2019 pacific crest trail pacific crest bike trail vs. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Dances with marmots, a pacific crest trail hiking adventure. Erins hummingbirds chronicles her 20 pacific crest trail thruhike. There are points during the second part where the flow of the narrative breaks up, but things pick up nicely in the final parts where the quality of the prose is just excellent. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the national trail systems act and the establishment of the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail cuts along a green mountainside as it nears rock pass, in washington. He has assembled resources within a comprehensive website to help you plan your azt bikepacking adventure.
Adventure cycling has unveiled a new road route that follows the pacific crest trail. I know bill paul wrote a book about the trail but i hear its out of date. Dances with marmots is a fun book on the pacific crest trail. New sierra cascades bike route rolls through gorge, hood. Pacific crest trail, in full pacific crest national scenic trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states.
Having gone through this book i find it to be a very detailed guide on the pacific crest trail. Find all the transport options for your trip from portland to pacific crest trail right here. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cycling the pacific crest trail on your bike lonely. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest.
No book about the pacific crest trail s amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the pacific crest trail pct from the mexican border to tuolumne meadows in yosemite national park. We are a couple of brits in our 50s and are thinking of cycling the pacific crest trail form vancouver to san diego between late july and early november this year. The pacific crest trail is one of the worlds great walks stretching 2,648 miles from mexico to canada. Does anybody have any info about this trailroute or maybe knowledge of a. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada fifth by benedict go isbn. New route lets cyclists bike the pacific crest matador network. Portland to pacific crest trail 7 ways to travel via. Over the past few years, ive participated in a mailing list about the pacific crest trail, trying to determine if i ever want to do it. Pacific crest trail california section m hiking trail. The 2,392 mile sierra cascades bicycle route runs from sumas, washington to tecate, california.
I hiked sections ln donner passburney falls in june 2008. New route lets cyclists bike the pacific crest matador. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. About the pacific crest trail lead a life uncommon. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest trail. We plan to do it north to south, and used to have a copy of the bil paul book.
Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. The maps and the ride segment descriptions are excellent. No book about the pacific crest trails amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. The sierra cascades bicycle route runs roughly parallel to the pacific crest national scenic trail along the cascade range and sierra nevada from the canadian border to the mexican border. Craig fowler has hiked the triple crown appalachian trail, pacific crest trail and continental divide trail and mountain biked the triple crown arizona trail, great divide and colorado trail, logging more than 11,000 miles on epic routes. The pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500milelong, roadbased bicycle touring route from vancouver, british columbia, canada to tijuana, baja.
A parallel route for bicycles, the pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500mile 4,000 km route designed closely parallel to the pct on roads. Using your data it outputs how many days it will take between your selected resupply points, what the elevation. The book even shines a light on the mysterious clinton c. The book utilizes the same principles that has made appalachian trials the most popular resource amongst at thruhikers. This book, which is the account of the authors hike along the pacific crest trail in 20 has some excellent writing. Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the pacific crest trail with the intention of successfully thruhiking the 2,650mile footpath that extends from mexico to canada. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the decades. It was designed to closely parallel the pacific crest trail and the two trails cross 27 times as they pass through the states of washington, oregon, and california.
Darwin is a long distance hiker who has completed the appalachian trail, pacific crest trail, and pinhotitrail as of 2018. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this. Mountaineers books is still shipping books and maps. This guide to the transamerica trail is brought to you by our friends at midland usa. The outdoor classic award is given annually to outdoor books of lasting. Following up on his wildly popular guide to thruhiking the appalachian trail in appalachian trials, zach davis has teamed up with 2015 pct thruhiker carly moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepare for the pacific crest trail. Mar 30, 2016 biking the pacific coast bike route ep. Host to the united bicycle institute, pacific crest trail hikers, and travelers from all over the world.
Iconic trails like the pacific crest trail and appalachian trail. The pacific crest trail was first proposed by clinton c. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dec 02, 2015 this is the story of a 2668 mile thruhike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. Whether youre an avid hiker or a wild devotee, the pacific crest trail associations new, lavishly photographed book is a musthave. Sierra cascades adventure cycling route network adventure.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The best pacific crest trail resources halfway anywhere. The first part of the trail was quite dry, and you had to be careful to get water when you could find it. Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. The pacific crest trail, also known as the pct, is americas second longest trail, stretching from mexico to canada through the states of california, oregon, and washington. Pacific crest trials the trek appalachian trail, pacific. We have cycled part of this 20 years ago with child in trailer said child now being at university. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. Northern california, as he presents a brief breakdown of the pct and relates his years of experience as both a thruhiker and a sectionhiker. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now. The pacific crest trail was first proposed around 1932 by clinton c.
Id been standing in line at an outdoor store waiting to purchase a foldable shovel when i picked up a book called the pacific crest trail, volume 1. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the painstakingly researched and thoughtful written history of the trail, of the men and women who dreamed it up, expanded it, and continue to fight for it. Feb 18, 2019 every year the pacific crest trail pct receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. The pct and pcbt cross in about 27 places along their routes. The bicycle touring blueprint a book that teaches you how to conduct your own bicycle touring adventures all around the. Their micromobile twoway radios are a favorite among overlanders who depend on reliable communication on and off the trail. Craigs pct planner is a resource that allows you to plot a pacific crest trail thruhike by inputting a starting date, starting point, ending point, hiking pace, hiking day length in hours, and how much time to add for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. Along its 2,650mile length stretching from canada to mexico, the pct winds through five national monuments, six national parks, five state parks, 25 national forest units, and 48 federal wilderness areas. Proud to say that we have hiked a miniscule portion of this amazing trail got the. Schaffer, ben schifrin, thomas winnett, the late ruby jenkins, andy selters, the staff of wilderness press, and all the others who worked on the pacific crest trail series through the years for winning the 2008 national outdoor book award in the classic category. Also, a lot of the issues they discuss are about camping and equipment, sometimes with the same goals as many of you in keeping weight and size down, while maintaining quality.
Aside from going on tons of human powered adventures by foot, he is also well versed in the bike touringbikepacking world. Shasta in northern california and brings cyclists to lassen volcanic national park. Clarke, as a trail running from mexico to canada along the crest of the mountains in california, oregon, and. Exploring the history of the pacific crest trail the trek. The road route was reresearched in 2008 and fully mapped by adventure cycling. It can become the basis for a lot of excursions into the possible and stimulate a. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours. It is very famous, and has been portrayed in many popular movies.
According to the justpublished information on their website, ac says the new route runs roughly parallel to the pacific crest trail along the cascade range and sierra nevada from the canadian border to the mexican border. The goal was to find a route down the western us that hugs as close to possible the pacific crest trail. To say that the pacific crest trail is a long hike would be an understatement. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film wild. It follows the 20 national outdoor book award winner, the appalachian trail, and new york times bestseller americas great hiking trails.
It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km. Thorness says the full american west coast route can be done in 37 days. This route is characterized by volcanoes, long stretches of forested countryside, busy towns, deserts, orchards and everything in between. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the third book in the bestselling trail series by rizzoli. With as significant as a thru hike is, id say get the wp books, either set of maps, and yogis books as a start. As a result, you are given roads that intertwine with the mountains and may not be apparent if you are just looking at a map and pondering a trip on your own. This adventure cycling bicycle route is one of our most challenging, running parallel to the pacific crest national trail from canada to mexico. Pacific crest trail california 2020 all you need to know. The national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail.
One day we crossed the pacific crest trail while hiking in the laguna mountains. Our affordable rates and great location offer an inviting and unique stay in one of southern oregons most popular destinations. I just bought the book last night and though i cant do the entire thing im going to start in washington and head south. Going the distance on the pacific crest trail travel. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada benedict go 4. This guide will prepare you for hiking and surviving this spectacular wilderness experience. According to wikipedia, the original pacific crest trail is for hikers and horses only, but the pacific crest bicycle trail occupies roads mostly paved roughly paralleling the pct. Pacific crest bicycle trail paul, bil wildlife pub paperback 200 pages isbn10. Come celebrate with philip kramer, author and photographer of hiking the pacific crest trail. Nicole yokie posted on, paperback its a laugh out loud read. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. My wife and i hiked a 110 mile portion of the pacific crest trail, beginning at kennedy meadows, ca and heading north toward yosemite. In this new pacific crest trail book, explore an indepth history of the trail and more than 250 photographs that bring the trail. I am thruhiking the pacific crest trail because when i successfully thruhike the pacific crest trail, i will if i give up on the pacific crest trail, i will.
It was designed to closely parallel the pacific crest trail and the two trails cross 27 times as they pass through the states of washington, oregon, and california the pcbt passes through the north cascades national park. Arrive at trail 1163 and continue on this trail for nearly seven miles until you arrive back at the parking. Life on the pacific crest trail, offers an indepth look at what really goes into a pct thruhike. The pct is about beautiful landscapes, among other things. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a treasured pathway through some of the most outstanding scenic terrain in the united states. I can have the book, tons of scanned maps to augment the book, as well as other books, etc. David odells 1972 pacific crest trail journal photo. Some folks appreciate the extra town info, maps and quotes in yogis book. The route passes within view of the white cone of mt. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km, from the border of canada near castle peak, northern washington, to the border of mexico near campo, california. On weekends while working in san diego, nancy and i would take day hikes in the state parks east of san diego. Forest service upholds pct mountain biking closure pacific crest. Then returned to the pct completing sections ek agua dulcedonner pass in 2007.