Featuring a complete map of the route, in the form of 149 topographic strip maps, pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail trails illustrated maps trail maps. Pacific crest trail from panther creek closed washington. There are numerous map resources available for hiking the pacific crest trail through oregon. The maps start at the canadian border deep in the cascades, and continue all the way to the. The pacific crest trail is one of the most popular long trails in the united states, traveling over 2,650 miles from mexico to canada. These handy new map booklets are the result of a collaboration between halfmile and national geographic. Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps for the pacific crest trail, comparable to 1. North backbone trail 2 p pacific crest trail photos. In it, youll find everything from labeled terrain features and amenities, to points of interest, annotated mileages, and handcurated notes from halfmiles original maps. Maps of the pacific northwest national scenic trail. As is the case with many of the smaller waterfalls in oregon, winter and spring are the best times to see them at their highest flows and to enjoy the relative calm of the area while herman creek campground is closed for the season. Click here for information on additional oregon hiking trails.
Existing customers may transfer their purchases to the guthook guides. Features such as park and wildfire boundaries, roads, cloud cover, and current snowpack totals can be displayed. The pacific crest trail north cascades national park u. North and south washington maps are also available. Pacific crest trail pct section k stevens pass to rainy. They can be purchased from the pacific crest trail association online store or other national geographic map retailers. The pacific crest trail pct travels from mexico to canada through california, oregon, and washington and is open to hikers and stock groups. Halfmiles pct is a companion smartphone app for halfmiles paci.
The national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail. Camping at pacific crest trail in washington state getaway usa. Pacific crest trail map oregon 462 miles in oregon 2,638 total. Pacific crest falls hike via herman bridge trail outdoor. A number of alaskan and canadian plants, including alaska cedar and grand fir, are found in washington. National scenic trails added to washington state maps. Click here to download the oregon pacific crest trail gpx fileformat left click on link and select save as. Stretching 2,650 miles from mexico to canada, it runs through some of the most spectacular scenery in the west including six national parks, 25 national forest units, and 48 federal wilderness areas.
Guthooks guide to the pacific crest trail is a detailed, map based 5part smartphone guide for your hike on the pacific crest national scenic trail. The app uses your smartphone gps to determine your exact location, if you are on the pct or one of its side trails, and it calculates distances to over 3,000 pct landmarks. The pacific crest trail stretches 2,650 miles from californias border with mexico, through oregon and on to washingtons border with canada. Pct section 235 pacific crest national scenic trail. Pacific crest trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near north cascades national park, wa. Pacific crest trail maps available in gaia gps, starting with. Extending all the way from canada to mexico, with national scenic trail status, the spectacular pacific crest trail is one of this countrys great longdistance wilderness trails. Halfmile gps data and trail notes are still available for hikers to download. Pacific crest falls is a lovely set of cascades tucked away in a narrow slot just above the pacific crest trail. With the new 5th edition pacific crest trail pocket atlas you can carry a complete set of topographic maps and trail data in your pocket. Mar 31, 2015 halfmiles pct is a companion smartphone app for halfmiles paci.
The most wowworthy pacific crest trail hikes in washington. Pacific crest trail pocket atlas pacific crest trail. Contains a fully routable trail from beginning to end, plus basic road coverage available as a reference. California equestrian flora and fauna oregon washington trail work historical trail heritage the regions 5. Pacific crest trail segments hiking angeles forest. Inspired by the maps in antique atlases and fantasy novels, this map shows washington, dc as a fantasy land of castles and dragons. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. Pacific crest trail pct section j snoqualmie pass to.
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. The pacific crest trail pct, one of the first national scenic trails, spans 2,650 miles from the mexican border through california, oregon, and washington to the northern terminus on the canadian border. In 2017, national geographic teamed up with thruhiker and mapmaker lon halfmile cooper to produce maps that included both natgeos meticulous cartography and halfmiles firsthand notes and insider information. The trails southern terminus is just south of campo, california by the u. The pacific crest trail map brochure is available for download here. Includes national, state and local parks, forests, recreational and wildlife area boundaries. Now, you can hike the pacific crest trail with digital maps born of a partnership between national geographic maps and halfmile. Camping at pacific crest trail in washington state. An interactive map of the pacific crest trail pct complete with a statebystate breakdown, state maps, section highlights, length and highest elevation.
The trail stays mainly in the cascades as it crosses oregon, running from the washingtonoregon border at the columbia. Pacific crest national scenic trail, mexico to canada the pacific crest trail is 2,663 miles long and ranges in elevation from just above sea level at the oregonwashington border to,153 feet at forester pass in the sierra nevada. Existing customers may transfer their purchases to the guthook. The washington section of the trail has several high passes and ridges. The pacific crest trail reaches full glory in the cascade mountains of washington. The pacific crest trail pct map pack bundle of washington includes two topographic map guides that cover the entire pct as it traverses the incredible terrain of the evergreen state. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from may until november. Each year, many hikers embark on a journey on the entire length of the pct.
Halfmiles pct maps have been replaced by a new series of pacific crest trail maps from national geographic. The official hiking app of the pacific northwest trail association is produced through a partnership with atlas guides to deliver the most uptodate information about our dynamic. North fork of bridge creek as seen from the pacific crest trail. By far the most difficult stretch of pct in washington, section k puts hikers through a grueling 127mile trek over harsh terrain and treacherous conditions. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Yet those intrepid enough to attempt it are rewarded with a true wilderness experience in and among some of the countrys most pristine and beautiful surroundings.
The trail stays mainly in the cascades as it crosses oregon, running from the washington oregon border at the columbia. Forest service series of 10 pacific crest trail maps are plasticized and come with descriptions and photos. Pacific crest trail professional trail guide, topo map. Here, a tarn above spectacle lake in the alpine lakes wilderness reflects early morning light as lemah. Section maps of the pct are available for purchase in the table below, or by visiting the national forest map store. New for the 2018 season, guthooks guide to the pacific northwest trail is a mapbased hiking app which can turn your smartphone into a powerful navigation tool. Pacific crest trail map crossing california, oregon, and culminating in washington, the pacific crest trail often shortened to pct stretches from mexico to canada, roughly following the high mountain ridges of the three westernmost states.
A transparent map offering trail coverage in the northwest united states washington, idaho, oregon, montana, wyoming, and alaska as well as british columbia and alberta, canada. These maps are the evolution of the famed halfmile maps. Print and carry the pct water report if youre hiking in southern california. Be sure to have your camera charged this is the prelude to some of the most stunning scenery along the entire trail. This is a difficult one way trail in okanoganwenatchee national forest. Print and carry the pct water report if you re hiking in southern california. Pacific crest trail data book section a mexican border. Washington, pacific crest trail photo by justin helmkamp. In washington the trail crosses the cascades, passing through north cascades national park and mount rainier national park. Project schedule volunteer application for new volunteers adopted trail map trail skills. Halfmiles pacific crest trail gps data is available in.
Halfmiles pct for android free download and software. The pct truly has it all, from the hot and desolate desert of southern california to the majestic 14,000foot. The natgeo pacific crest trail map layer currently details a 10milewide trail corridor of the pct as it stretches from the canadian border to the columbia river. You can download pdf bundles of the entire pct, or just sections of each state as. The app also calculates elevation gains and losses to landmarks. Pacific crest trail is a 2650 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near campo, california that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Compare elevation, range, calories and other trail metrics. The natgeo pacific crest trail map is a perfect example. You can pan and zoom from campsite to water source, peak to valley. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. The total trail elevation gainloss is near 315,000 feet. Setting up a car drop at squaw valley usa ski area, and hiking south along the pct for stunning views on tinkers knob and anderson ridge, before. Pacific crest trail map washington 500 miles in washington 2,638 miles total. Google earth is a free application that provides a remarkable aerial view of the entire pacific crest trail.
The pacific crest trail is a 2,650 mile national scenic trail that runs from mexico to canada through california, oregon and washington. The natgeo pacific crest trail map layer currently details a 10milewide trail corridor of the pct as it stretches. The pacific crest national scenic trail is an epic journey of over 2650 miles 4260 km and is one of the most popular thruhiking trails in the united states. Lake sally ann via pacific crest trail washington gaia gps. The layer also uses a trailcentered map format specially designed for long trails.
The maps start at the canadian border, and continue past the many volcanic cones of the cascade range. Pct section 212 pacific crest national scenic trail. Stretching over 2600 miles from the mexican to the canadian border, the pacific crest trail pct passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the u. Many smartphone gps apps such at gaia gps, topomaps, motionx gps, etc. Pacific crest trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near mount rainier national park, wa. The pacific crest trail pct map pack bundle includes eleven topographic map guides that cover the entire pct as it traverses the incredible terrain of the cascades of oregon and washington, the sierra nevada mountains and mojave desert of california. Some people say that goat crest in the goat rocks wilderness may actually have the honor of highest point on washingtons pct, but the pacific crest trail association says lakeview ridge so thats what were going with here. The pacific crest trail stretches a length of 2,659 miles from mexico to canada through three states. This important national scenic trail traverses some of the wildest, most spectacular, and most remote mountain scenery of washington, oregon, and california, with many magnificent views available along the way. Cloudburst summit to gate on angeles crest highway p pct. This interactive map is the next best thing to hiking the 2,650mile pacific crest trail. Download free maps of the pacific crest trail in the columbia river gorge.
Tami grew up in western washington playing in the north cascades. Hikers can opt for a developed campground and make roundtrip walks on the trail or head out for a longdistance trek through. Northwest trails garmin compatible map gpsfiledepot. In total, the pacific crest trail length is 2,650 miles. This trail goes by grizzly peak, wenatchee pass, saddle gap, lake sally ann, dishpan gap, indian pass, reflection pond, white pass, red pass, fire creek pass, high bridge campground, bridge. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is accessible yearround. Pct section 194 pacific crest national scenic trail. This pct map stands out for its comprehensive campsite coverage. Running for over 2,500 miles from mexico to canada, the pct connects the high sierras of california with the cascade mountains before reaching its final destination in canada.
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 cascade and sierra nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles 160 to 240 km east of the u. Pacific crest trail map washington trails association. Pacific crest trail maps available in gaia gps, starting. The pacific crest trail is quickly becoming one of the most popular treks in america.
The pacific crest trail commonly abbreviated as the pct, and occasionally designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail 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. It also includes the full length of the pacific crest trail through california to the mexico border. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. Complete national geographic pacific crest trail maps now. The pacific crest trail showcases alpine scenery up and down the state of washington. If you are using a desktop computer or garmin gps, scroll down this page to the.
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. A single trail from the california desert to the cascades of washington. Unfortunately, a significant portion of my time spent in the state was in the company of extremely dense fog causing me to completely miss the goat rocks wilderness supposedly one of the most beautiful sections of. As one of the ten essentials, every pct hiker should carry a map and compass, and know how to properly read them. While the pct is mostly clearly marked through the state of oregon, inclement weather e. About 18 miles of the trail passes through the south unit of north cascades national park. Visit the pcta website and blog for information to postopne or cancel your trip for the 2020 summer season the pacific crest trail pct travels from mexico to canada through california, oregon, and washington and is open to hikers and stock groups. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, fishing, and backpacking and is best used from may until november. Washington the washington section of the pacific crest trail pct runs about 500 miles from oregon up to the canadian border. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply. The pacific crest trail in washington is far superior to oregon, and the reward of having made it this far is well worth it. Following the crest of the cascades lies the pacific crest national scenic trail. The pacific crest trail is one of the most popular long trails in the united states, traveling over 2650 miles from mexico to canada.
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