Start Point: US/Mexico Border

Trail access desc: on trail Guidebook start location: US/Mexico Border Depart: 24-4-16 (Sun) Plan Overview Notes: Current pack list: https://milestepper.com/s/4bjd4m Pre Start: Send Bounce Box (Priority Post) to Big Bear City Hostel, (909) 866-8900. Your Name / Arrival Date C/O Big Bear Hostel PO BOX 1951 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1951 Priority Post package to Warner Springs PO with 4 days of dinner/breakfast, 10 x Milo. Scott Grattan C/O General Delivery 31650 CA-79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 WS PO employee said: It's the new computer system. Tell them to down arrow to the address field, type a capital G and the General Delivery address will come up. Starting: Gather 4 days worth of food, 3-4 days snacks. + Gas canister 7 Milo sachets Getting to the Trail: Amtrak Union Station LA to Old Town - San Diego Trail Angel to Southern Terminus. All rows: [show] [hide]

1. US/Mexico Border to Mt. Laguna  (3.2 days) 24-4-16 to 27-4-16 [-]

← map 42.3 mi 5,570 ft EG 13.4 mi/day 1,759 ft/day CA guidebook: A  * Adjustments: 2 mi pace 8 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp Mt. Laguna resupply exit     Exit pt:  Desert View Picnic Area Detour:  on trail Arrive:  27-4-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  27-4-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 42.3 mi Notes:  Cash Only Stock up to ensure 1.5 days worth of food.

Hiking from US/Mexico Border to Mt. Laguna: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Mt. Laguna resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.83 days) add additional layover days notes: Cash Only Stock up to ensure 1.5 days worth of food.

2. Mt. Laguna to Julian  (1.5 days) 27-4-16 to 28-4-16 [-]

← map 35.3 mi 934 ft EG 23.7 mi/day 628 ft/day CA guidebook: A Adjustments: none Julian resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 78 crossing Detour:  12.0mi road Arrive:  28-4-16 (Thu) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  28-4-16 (Thu)

Cumulative distance: 77.6 mi Notes:  Get enough food for 1 night

Hiking from Mt. Laguna to Julian: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Julian resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.15 days) add additional layover days notes: Get enough food for 1 night

3. Julian to Warner Springs  (2.3 days) 28-4-16 to 2-5-16 [-]

← map 33.2 mi * 2,633 ft EG 14.3 mi/day 1,134 ft/day CA guidebook: A  * Adjustments: 2 mi pace 8 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp +1.2 mi extra distance Warner Springs resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 79 (south crossing) Detour:  1.2mi road Arrive:  1-5-16 (Sun) Layover:     1.0 days      Depart:  2-5-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 110.8 mi Notes:  Take out supplies from Warner Springs PO. Buy Snacks/lunch to make up 5.5 days worth.

Hiking from Julian to Warner Springs: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Warner Springs resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.82 days) add additional layover days notes: Take out supplies from Warner Springs PO. Buy Snacks/lunch to make up 5.5 days worth.

4. Warner Springs to Idyllwild  (5.7 days) 2-5-16 to 8-5-16 [-]

← map 75.4 mi * 10,211 ft EG 13.3 mi/day 1,801 ft/day CA guidebook: B  * Adjustments: 2 mi pace 8 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp +6.4 mi extra distance Idyllwild resupply exit     Exit pt:  Saddle Junction, Devil's Slide trail Detour:  2.6mi trail + 2.6mi road Arrive:  7-5-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  8-5-16 (Sun)

Cumulative distance: 186.2 mi Notes:  Stock up to 5 days of food.

Hiking from Warner Springs to Idyllwild: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Idyllwild resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.13 days) add additional layover days notes: Stock up to 5 days of food.

5. Idyllwild to Ziggy & Bear (closed)  (1.9 days) 8-5-16 to 9-5-16 [-]

← map 34.5 mi * 4,690 ft EG * 18.6 mi/day 2,533 ft/day CA guidebook: B C  * Adjustments: 2.3 mi pace 10 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp +2.0 mi extra distance +2,500 ft Ziggy & Bear (closed) resupply exit     Exit pt:  (Near PCT) Detour:  .2mi trail Arrive:  9-5-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  9-5-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 220.7 mi Notes:  -none-

Hiking from Idyllwild to Ziggy & Bear (closed): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Ziggy & Bear (closed) resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.08 days) add additional layover days notes:

6. Ziggy & Bear (closed) to Big Bear City  (3.6 days) 9-5-16 to 15-5-16 [-]

← map 73.6 mi * 11,417 ft EG * 20.6 mi/day 3,194 ft/day CA guidebook: C  * Adjustments: +10.6 mi extra distance +1,300 ft Big Bear City resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 18 crossing Detour:  5.4mi road Arrive:  13-5-16 (Fri) Layover:     1.5 days      Depart:  15-5-16 (Sun)

Cumulative distance: 294.3 mi Notes:  Stay at Hostel. Zero day. Bounce Box at hostel. Buy 4 days of food Post resupply package with 4 days of food, 14 Milo to Hiker Heaven (INSERT YOUR NAME) c/o The Saufley’s 11861 Darling Road Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Priority post 6.5 days of food, 7 milo and Micro-Spikes Send to KM General Store 559-850-5647. Your Name c/o KENNEDY MEADOWS GENERAL STORE 96740 BEACH MEADOW RD INYOKERN, CA 93527 Bear Canister: Pre-arranged for loaner from Grumpy Bear’s restaurant and bar–(559) 850-2327 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Forward Bounce box with 7 days of food to Independence PO (760) 878-2210 Your Name Here co General Delivery Independence, CA 93526 PCT Hiker ETA:

Hiking from Ziggy & Bear (closed) to Big Bear City: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Big Bear City resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.50 days) add additional layover days notes: Stay at Hostel. Zero day. Bounce Box at hostel. Buy 4 days of food Post resupply package with 4 days of food, 14 Milo to Hiker Heaven (INSERT YOUR NAME) c/o The Saufley’s 11861 Darling Road Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Priority post 6.5 days of food, 7 milo and Micro-Spikes Send to KM General Store 559-850-5647. Your Name c/o KENNEDY MEADOWS GENERAL STORE 96740 BEACH MEADOW RD INYOKERN, CA 93527 Bear Canister: Pre-arranged for loaner from Grumpy Bear’s restaurant and bar–(559) 850-2327 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Forward Bounce box with 7 days of food to Independence PO (760) 878-2210 Your Name Here co General Delivery Independence, CA 93526 PCT Hiker ETA:

7. Big Bear City to Interstate 15  (3.6 days) 15-5-16 to 18-5-16 [-]

← map 83.0 mi * 3,770 ft EG * 23.2 mi/day 1,054 ft/day CA guidebook: C  * Adjustments: +15.0 mi extra distance +1,000 ft Interstate 15 exit     Exit pt:  Interstate 15 crossing Arrive:  18-5-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  18-5-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 377.3 mi Notes:  -none-

Hiking from Big Bear City to Interstate 15: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Interstate 15 exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.42 days) add additional layover days notes:

8. Interstate 15 to Wrightwood  (1.5 days) 18-5-16 to 20-5-16 [-]

← map 30.5 mi * 5,320 ft EG 20.2 mi/day 3,521 ft/day CA guidebook: D  * Adjustments: +9.0 mi extra distance Wrightwood resupply exit     Exit pt:  Acorn Trail Junction Detour:  3.6mi trail Arrive:  20-5-16 (Fri) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  20-5-16 (Fri)

Cumulative distance: 407.8 mi Notes:  buy 4 days worth of food stuffs.

Hiking from Interstate 15 to Wrightwood: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Wrightwood resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.91 days) add additional layover days notes: buy 4 days worth of food stuffs.

9. Wrightwood to Hiker Heaven (Airbnb)  (4.2 days) 20-5-16 to 24-5-16 [-]

← map 90.8 mi 10,615 ft EG 21.4 mi/day 2,505 ft/day CA guidebook: D Adjustments: none Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) resupply exit     Exit pt:  Agua Dulce Detour:  on trail Arrive:  24-5-16 (Tue) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  24-5-16 (Tue)

Cumulative distance: 498.6 mi Notes:  -none-

Hiking from Wrightwood to Hiker Heaven (Airbnb): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.48 days) add additional layover days notes:

10. Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) to Hiker Town  (3.0 days) 24-5-16 to 27-5-16 [-]

← map 64.0 mi 7,565 ft EG 21.4 mi/day 2,530 ft/day CA guidebook: E Adjustments: none Hiker Town resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 138 crossing Detour:  on trail? Arrive:  27-5-16 (Fri) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  27-5-16 (Fri)

Cumulative distance: 562.6 mi Notes:  Just water. Ride to Burger shop for a Burger.

Hiking from Hiker Heaven (Airbnb) to Hiker Town: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Hiker Town resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.49 days) add additional layover days notes: Just water. Ride to Burger shop for a Burger.

11. Hiker Town to Highway 58 (California)  (2.6 days) 27-5-16 to 30-5-16 [-]

← map 57.4 mi * 4,563 ft EG 22.3 mi/day 1,775 ft/day CA guidebook: E  * Adjustments: +9.2 mi extra distance Highway 58 (California) exit     Exit pt:  Highway 58 crossing Arrive:  30-5-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  30-5-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 620.0 mi Notes:  Stock up, 7 days incoming! (or 5, and head into Lake Isabella) Exit at hwy 58 and use Kern Regional Transit Bus 1-800-323-2396 to get to Tehachapi

Hiking from Hiker Town to Highway 58 (California): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Highway 58 (California) exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.91 days) add additional layover days notes: Stock up, 7 days incoming! (or 5, and head into Lake Isabella) Exit at hwy 58 and use Kern Regional Transit Bus 1-800-323-2396 to get to Tehachapi

12. Highway 58 (California) to Highway 178 (Walker Pass)  (3.9 days) 30-5-16 to 3-6-16 [-]

← map 85.4 mi 8,341 ft EG 21.9 mi/day 2,137 ft/day CA guidebook: F Adjustments: none Highway 178 (Walker Pass) exit     Exit pt:  Highway 178 crossing Arrive:  3-6-16 (Fri) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  3-6-16 (Fri)

Cumulative distance: 705.4 mi Notes:  Hitch into Lake Isabelle, buy 2 days of food

Hiking from Highway 58 (California) to Highway 178 (Walker Pass): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Highway 178 (Walker Pass) exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.81 days) add additional layover days notes: Hitch into Lake Isabelle, buy 2 days of food

13. Highway 178 (Walker Pass) to Kennedy Meadows Store  (2.8 days) 3-6-16 to 6-6-16 [-]

← map 60.5 mi * 6,969 ft EG 21.5 mi/day 2,473 ft/day CA guidebook: G  * Adjustments: +9.7 mi extra distance Kennedy Meadows Store resupply exit     Exit pt:  Sherman Pass Road crossing Detour:  .5mi road Arrive:  6-6-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  6-6-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 765.9 mi Notes:  Pick up package, general store, 6.5 days of food. Shuttle to Grumpy Bear’s restaurant and bar–(559) 850-2327 to Pick up Bear Cannister Remind Kristie to send out Resupply box 1. Head out and Summit Mt Whitney

Hiking from Highway 178 (Walker Pass) to Kennedy Meadows Store: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Kennedy Meadows Store resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.99 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up package, general store, 6.5 days of food. Shuttle to Grumpy Bear’s restaurant and bar–(559) 850-2327 to Pick up Bear Cannister Remind Kristie to send out Resupply box 1. Head out and Summit Mt Whitney

14. Kennedy Meadows Store to Independence  (5.5 days) 6-6-16 to 13-6-16 [-]

← map 112.2 mi * 18,487 ft EG * 20.4 mi/day 3,359 ft/day CA guidebook: G H  * Adjustments: +24.8 mi extra distance +4,200 ft Independence resupply exit     Exit pt:  Kearsarge Pass Trail Junction Detour:  7.3mi trail + 13.0mi road Arrive:  11-6-16 (Sat) Layover:     1.3 days      Depart:  13-6-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 878.1 mi Notes:  Raid 6 days of supplies from box at Independence PO and Take out 20 milo sachets Then forward Box to Mellow Mountain Hostel Mellow Mountain Hostel Phone +1 530 6003272 Your Name Here 4081 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 PCT Hiker ETA: Send ~3 days food to T.Meadows I ended up hitching into Bishop for a Zero. Great town and Hostel to stay in.

Hiking from Kennedy Meadows Store to Independence: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Independence resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.29 days) add additional layover days notes: Raid 6 days of supplies from box at Independence PO and Take out 20 milo sachets Then forward Box to Mellow Mountain Hostel Mellow Mountain Hostel Phone +1 530 6003272 Your Name Here 4081 Cedar Ave South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 PCT Hiker ETA: Send ~3 days food to T.Meadows I ended up hitching into Bishop for a Zero. Great town and Hostel to stay in.

15. Independence to Vermillion Valley Resort  (5.4 days) 13-6-16 to 18-6-16 [-]

← map 112.0 mi * 17,391 ft EG * 20.6 mi/day 3,196 ft/day CA guidebook: H  * Adjustments: +25.0 mi extra distance +2,500 ft Vermillion Valley Resort resupply exit     Exit pt:  Ferry Trail Detour:  1.5mi trail + 4mi ferry ride Arrive:  18-6-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  18-6-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 990.1 mi Notes:  Hit up Hiker Boxes for free food or buy ~2 days worth.

Hiking from Independence to Vermillion Valley Resort: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Vermillion Valley Resort resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.56 days) add additional layover days notes: Hit up Hiker Boxes for free food or buy ~2 days worth.

16. Vermillion Valley Resort to Reds Meadow  (1.6 days) 18-6-16 to 20-6-16 [-]

← map 34.7 mi * 4,484 ft EG 21.2 mi/day 2,733 ft/day CA guidebook: H  * Adjustments: +5.3 mi extra distance Reds Meadow resupply exit     Exit pt:  Reds Meadow Trail Detour:  .3mi trail Arrive:  20-6-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.3 days      Depart:  20-6-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 1,024.8 mi Notes:  Buy food, 4 days worth :o $7 Shuttle to Mammoth Lakes is definitely worth it. Need cash for shuttle. Exact change if you can (I bought something from Reds Meadow store to get change.)

Hiking from Vermillion Valley Resort to Reds Meadow: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Reds Meadow resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.72 days) add additional layover days notes: Buy food, 4 days worth :o $7 Shuttle to Mammoth Lakes is definitely worth it. Need cash for shuttle. Exact change if you can (I bought something from Reds Meadow store to get change.)

17. Reds Meadow to Tuolumne Meadows  (4.5 days *) 20-6-16 to 25-6-16 [-]

← map 75.1 mi * 9,426 ft EG * 21.2 mi/day 2,665 ft/day CA guidebook: H  * Adjustments: +1 extra on-trail days +39.0 mi extra distance +4,800 ft Tuolumne Meadows resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 120 crossing Detour:  .3mi trail Arrive:  25-6-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  25-6-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 1,099.9 mi Notes:  Make Sonora Pass order for 4 days worth; http://www.sonorapassresupply.com/ Collect food box Tuolumne Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows via Half Dome ~2 days Then, after Half Dome buy additional food needed and; Confirm http://www.sonorapassresupply.com/ order delivery date.

Hiking from Reds Meadow to Tuolumne Meadows: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Tuolumne Meadows resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.88 days) add additional layover days notes: Make Sonora Pass order for 4 days worth; http://www.sonorapassresupply.com/ Collect food box Tuolumne Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows via Half Dome ~2 days Then, after Half Dome buy additional food needed and; Confirm http://www.sonorapassresupply.com/ order delivery date.

18. Tuolumne Meadows to Highway 108 (Sonora Pass)  (3.7 days) 25-6-16 to 29-6-16 [-]

← map 75.6 mi 12,250 ft EG 20.4 mi/day 3,312 ft/day CA guidebook: I Adjustments: none Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) exit     Exit pt:  via Highway 108 crossing (Sonora Pass) Arrive:  29-6-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  29-6-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 1,175.5 mi Notes:  Pick up Sonora Pass order at carpark 100m past road crossing. Hitch into Kennedy North if you want a hot meal/shower/laundry.

Hiking from Tuolumne Meadows to Highway 108 (Sonora Pass): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.98 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up Sonora Pass order at carpark 100m past road crossing. Hitch into Kennedy North if you want a hot meal/shower/laundry.

19. Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) to Echo Lake Resort  (3.9 days) 29-6-16 to 4-7-16 [-]

← map 85.2 mi * 7,655 ft EG 22.1 mi/day 1,983 ft/day CA guidebook: J  * Adjustments: +9.0 mi extra distance Echo Lake Resort resupply exit     Exit pt:  (on trail) Detour:  on trail Arrive:  2-7-16 (Sat) Layover:     1.1 days      Depart:  4-7-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 1,260.7 mi Notes:  Bounce box and care package from home at Mellow Mountain Hostel Send back Bear Canister to where you got it from. Buy food in town, 5 days. Send Bounce box onto Ammarati's Market, (530) 235-2676 6-7 days of food, sans snacks. Ammarati's Market 20107 Castle Creek Road Castella, CA 96017 Please hold for 'Your Name and send 4 days of food to Burney Falls Camp (530)335-2777; Your Name Here c/o Burney Falls Camp Services 24900 Hwy. 89 Burney, CA 96013 and yet another 4 days to Little Haven (530) 283-9880; Your Name Here c/o Braatens PO Box 4 Belden, CA 95915 Your ETA here.

Hiking from Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) to Echo Lake Resort: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Echo Lake Resort resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.12 days) add additional layover days notes: Bounce box and care package from home at Mellow Mountain Hostel Send back Bear Canister to where you got it from. Buy food in town, 5 days. Send Bounce box onto Ammarati's Market, (530) 235-2676 6-7 days of food, sans snacks. Ammarati's Market 20107 Castle Creek Road Castella, CA 96017 Please hold for 'Your Name and send 4 days of food to Burney Falls Camp (530)335-2777; Your Name Here c/o Burney Falls Camp Services 24900 Hwy. 89 Burney, CA 96013 and yet another 4 days to Little Haven (530) 283-9880; Your Name Here c/o Braatens PO Box 4 Belden, CA 95915 Your ETA here.

20. Echo Lake Resort to Sierra City  (5.2 days) 4-7-16 to 9-7-16 [-]

← map 113.5 mi * 10,906 ft EG 21.9 mi/day 2,106 ft/day CA guidebook: K L  * Adjustments: +10.4 mi extra distance Sierra City resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 49 crossing Detour:  1.4mi road Arrive:  9-7-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  9-7-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 1,374.2 mi Notes:  Buy food General Store

Hiking from Echo Lake Resort to Sierra City: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Sierra City resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.82 days) add additional layover days notes: Buy food General Store

21. Sierra City to Belden  (4.4 days) 9-7-16 to 13-7-16 [-]

← map 94.0 mi * 10,876 ft EG 21.5 mi/day 2,483 ft/day CA guidebook: M  * Adjustments: +2.4 mi extra distance Belden resupply exit     Exit pt:  (on trail) Detour:  on trail Arrive:  13-7-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  13-7-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 1,468.2 mi Notes:  Pick up package from "Little Haven"

Hiking from Sierra City to Belden: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Belden resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.24 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up package from "Little Haven"

22. Belden to Highway 44  (4.3 days) 13-7-16 to 18-7-16 [-]

← map 92.6 mi 10,480 ft EG 21.5 mi/day 2,435 ft/day CA guidebook: M N Adjustments: none Highway 44 exit     Exit pt:  Highway 44 crossing Arrive:  18-7-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  18-7-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 1,560.8 mi Notes:  JJ's diner for lunch. Servo to top up on snacks for 2 days.

Hiking from Belden to Highway 44: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Highway 44 exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.74 days) add additional layover days notes: JJ's diner for lunch. Servo to top up on snacks for 2 days.

23. Highway 44 to Burney Falls SP  (1.8 days) 18-7-16 to 20-7-16 [-]

← map 42.1 mi * 1,307 ft EG 23.6 mi/day 733 ft/day CA guidebook: N  * Adjustments: +0.3 mi extra distance Burney Falls SP resupply exit     Exit pt:  (on trail) Detour:  on trail Arrive:  20-7-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  20-7-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 1,602.9 mi Notes:  Pick up supply box. Supplement with snacks if required

Hiking from Highway 44 to Burney Falls SP: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Burney Falls SP resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.95 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up supply box. Supplement with snacks if required

24. Burney Falls SP to Castella  (3.9 days) 20-7-16 to 25-7-16 [-]

← map 84.9 mi * 8,000 ft EG 22.0 mi/day 2,070 ft/day CA guidebook: O  * Adjustments: +2.0 mi extra distance Castella resupply exit     Exit pt:  Interstate 5 crossing Detour:  2.0mi road Arrive:  24-7-16 (Sun) Layover:     1.5 days      Depart:  25-7-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 1,687.8 mi Notes:  Bounce Box at Ammarati's Market, send onto Sisters PO, (541) 549-8118 Your Name c/o General Delivery Sisters, OR 97759 Take food out of bounce box, top up to 7 days worth Remind Kristie to send out resupply Box 2 {{Hitched into Shasta. Full service town.}}

Hiking from Burney Falls SP to Castella: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Castella resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.89 days) add additional layover days notes: Bounce Box at Ammarati's Market, send onto Sisters PO, (541) 549-8118 Your Name c/o General Delivery Sisters, OR 97759 Take food out of bounce box, top up to 7 days worth Remind Kristie to send out resupply Box 2 {{Hitched into Shasta. Full service town.}}

25. Castella to Etna  (4.6 days) 25-7-16 to 30-7-16 [-]

← map 99.8 mi 11,144 ft EG 21.6 mi/day 2,407 ft/day CA guidebook: P Adjustments: none Etna resupply exit     Exit pt:  Sawyers Bar Road Detour:  10.4mi road Arrive:  30-7-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  30-7-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 1,787.6 mi Notes:  Buy in store. Shoes delivered to Hiker Hut

Hiking from Castella to Etna: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Etna resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.76 days) add additional layover days notes: Buy in store. Shoes delivered to Hiker Hut

26. Etna to Seiad Valley  (2.6 days) 30-7-16 to 2-8-16 [-]

← map 57.8 mi * 4,165 ft EG 22.5 mi/day 1,622 ft/day CA guidebook: Q  * Adjustments: +2.0 mi extra distance Seiad Valley resupply exit     Exit pt:  (on trail) Detour:  on trail Arrive:  1-8-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  2-8-16 (Tue)

Cumulative distance: 1,845.4 mi Notes:  top up for ~2.5 days of food

Hiking from Etna to Seiad Valley: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Seiad Valley resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.19 days) add additional layover days notes: top up for ~2.5 days of food

27. Seiad Valley to Ashland  (3.7 days) 2-8-16 to 6-8-16 [-]

← map 77.5 mi * 10,002 ft EG 21.2 mi/day 2,730 ft/day CA guidebook: R  * Adjustments: +13.0 mi extra distance Ashland resupply exit     Exit pt:  Interstate 5 crossing Detour:  13.0mi road Arrive:  5-8-16 (Fri) Layover:     0.3 days      Depart:  6-8-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 1,922.9 mi Notes:  Stock up to 5 days worth of food. Stay at hostel. Send food box to Shelter Cove, Mazama Village Store.

Hiking from Seiad Valley to Ashland: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Ashland resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.33 days) add additional layover days notes: Stock up to 5 days worth of food. Stay at hostel. Send food box to Shelter Cove, Mazama Village Store.

28. Ashland to Crater Lake (Mazama Village)  (5.3 days) 6-8-16 to 11-8-16 [-]

← map 118.8 mi * 9,414 ft EG 22.3 mi/day 1,770 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: B C  * Adjustments: +15.0 mi extra distance Crater Lake (Mazama Village) resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 62 crossing Detour:  2.0mi road Arrive:  11-8-16 (Thu) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  11-8-16 (Thu)

Cumulative distance: 2,041.7 mi Notes:  Pick up resupply package at Mazama Village Store. Top up food if needed

Hiking from Ashland to Crater Lake (Mazama Village): add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Crater Lake (Mazama Village) resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.68 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up resupply package at Mazama Village Store. Top up food if needed

29. Crater Lake (Mazama Village) to Shelter Cove Resort  (3.7 days) 11-8-16 to 15-8-16 [-]

← map 80.8 mi * 7,402 ft EG * 22.0 mi/day 2,018 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: C D  * Adjustments: +-1.0 mi extra distance +400 ft Shelter Cove Resort resupply exit     Exit pt:  Shelter Cove Trail Detour:  2.2mi trail Arrive:  15-8-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  15-8-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 2,122.5 mi Notes:  Collect box ($5) and stock up for 4 days of food Go via Crater Lake Alt trail (-4.5 mi) Add Mt Thielsen (+1.4 mi)

Hiking from Crater Lake (Mazama Village) to Shelter Cove Resort: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Shelter Cove Resort resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.81 days) add additional layover days notes: Collect box ($5) and stock up for 4 days of food Go via Crater Lake Alt trail (-4.5 mi) Add Mt Thielsen (+1.4 mi)

30. Shelter Cove Resort to Sisters  (4.2 days) 15-8-16 to 19-8-16 [-]

← map 94.5 mi * 5,861 ft EG 22.8 mi/day 1,412 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: D E  * Adjustments: +17.2 mi extra distance Sisters resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 242 crossing Detour:  15.0mi road Arrive:  19-8-16 (Fri) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  19-8-16 (Fri)

Cumulative distance: 2,217.0 mi Notes:  Collect Bounce Box and Package from home. Package 4.5 days food to White Pass PO (509) 672-3105; Your Name Here c/o White Pass Rural Branch PO at the Kracker Barrel Store 48851 US Highway 12 Naches, WA 98937 5 days of food and send onto Snoqualmie Pass Chevron Servo; (Your Name) c/o General Delivery Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 Please hold in the Chevron station for PCT hiker Bounce Box with 4.5 days of food to Skykomish PO; Your Name Here co General Delivery 114 5th St N Skykomish, WA 98288 ETA: Send 4.5 days of food to; Stehekin PO Your Name c/o General Delivery 31 Defacto Ln Stehekin, WA 98852 Buy 4 days of food,

Hiking from Shelter Cove Resort to Sisters: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Sisters resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.46 days) add additional layover days notes: Collect Bounce Box and Package from home. Package 4.5 days food to White Pass PO (509) 672-3105; Your Name Here c/o White Pass Rural Branch PO at the Kracker Barrel Store 48851 US Highway 12 Naches, WA 98937 5 days of food and send onto Snoqualmie Pass Chevron Servo; (Your Name) c/o General Delivery Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 Please hold in the Chevron station for PCT hiker Bounce Box with 4.5 days of food to Skykomish PO; Your Name Here co General Delivery 114 5th St N Skykomish, WA 98288 ETA: Send 4.5 days of food to; Stehekin PO Your Name c/o General Delivery 31 Defacto Ln Stehekin, WA 98852 Buy 4 days of food,

31. Sisters to Olallie Lake  (2.6 days) 19-8-16 to 22-8-16 [-]

← map 63.6 mi 7,470 ft EG 24.7 mi/day 2,902 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: F  * Adjustments: 2.8 mi pace 11 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp Olallie Lake exit     Exit pt:  Olallie Lake Arrive:  22-8-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  22-8-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 2,280.6 mi Notes:  Buy food if required. Basic stuff here.

Hiking from Sisters to Olallie Lake: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Olallie Lake exit: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.69 days) add additional layover days notes: Buy food if required. Basic stuff here.

32. Olallie Lake to Timberline Lodge  (2.5 days) 22-8-16 to 24-8-16 [-]

← map 54.2 mi 4,885 ft EG 22.1 mi/day 1,989 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: F G Adjustments: none Timberline Lodge resupply exit     Exit pt:  Timberline Lodge Trail Detour:  .2mi trail Arrive:  24-8-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  24-8-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 2,334.8 mi Notes:  Buffet breakfast + pick up snacks if needed.

Hiking from Olallie Lake to Timberline Lodge: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Timberline Lodge resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.03 days) add additional layover days notes: Buffet breakfast + pick up snacks if needed.

33. Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks  (1.8 days) 24-8-16 to 28-8-16 [-]

← map 47.8 mi 4,140 ft EG 26.1 mi/day 2,257 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: G  * Adjustments: 2.8 mi pace 11 hours/day 45 minutes added per eg comp Cascade Locks resupply exit     Exit pt:  (on trail) Detour:  on trail Arrive:  26-8-16 (Fri) Layover:     1.2 days      Depart:  28-8-16 (Sun)

Cumulative distance: 2,382.6 mi Notes:  via Eagle Creel Trail 4 whole days worth of food.

Hiking from Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Cascade Locks resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.20 days) add additional layover days notes: via Eagle Creel Trail 4 whole days worth of food.

34. Cascade Locks to Trout Lake  (4.0 days) 28-8-16 to 31-8-16 [-]

← map 82.8 mi 12,370 ft EG 20.7 mi/day 3,094 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: H Adjustments: none Trout Lake resupply exit     Exit pt:  Road 23 crossing Detour:  13.8mi road Arrive:  31-8-16 (Wed) Layover:     0.0 days      Depart:  31-8-16 (Wed)

Cumulative distance: 2,465.4 mi Notes:  Buy food general store

Hiking from Cascade Locks to Trout Lake: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Trout Lake resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.00 days) add additional layover days notes: Buy food general store

35. Trout Lake to White Pass  (3.1 days) 31-8-16 to 4-9-16 [-]

← map 65.4 mi * 8,452 ft EG 21.2 mi/day 2,734 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: H  * Adjustments: +0.5 mi extra distance White Pass resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 12 crossing Detour:  .5mi road Arrive:  4-9-16 (Sun) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  4-9-16 (Sun)

Cumulative distance: 2,530.8 mi Notes:  Pick up package at post office / Kracker Barrel store

Hiking from Trout Lake to White Pass: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the White Pass resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.91 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up package at post office / Kracker Barrel store

36. White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass  (4.5 days) 4-9-16 to 9-9-16 [-]

← map 99.8 mi * 9,185 ft EG 22.0 mi/day 2,026 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: I  * Adjustments: +0.8 mi extra distance Snoqualmie Pass resupply exit     Exit pt:  Interstate 90 crossing Detour:  .3mi road Arrive:  8-9-16 (Thu) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  9-9-16 (Fri)

Cumulative distance: 2,630.6 mi Notes:  Pick up package at Chevron Servo, 4.5 days worth of food.

Hiking from White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Snoqualmie Pass resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.18 days) add additional layover days notes: Pick up package at Chevron Servo, 4.5 days worth of food.

37. Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish  (3.7 days) 9-9-16 to 12-9-16 [-]

← map 74.5 mi 13,450 ft EG 20.1 mi/day 3,622 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: J Adjustments: none Skykomish resupply exit     Exit pt:  Highway 2 crossing Detour:  16.2mi road Arrive:  12-9-16 (Mon) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  12-9-16 (Mon)

Cumulative distance: 2,705.1 mi Notes:  Collect Box and raid for food (5 days of food), forward to Justin in Vancouver and be on your way.

Hiking from Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Skykomish resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.26 days) add additional layover days notes: Collect Box and raid for food (5 days of food), forward to Justin in Vancouver and be on your way.

38. Skykomish to Stehekin  (4.8 days) 12-9-16 to 17-9-16 [-]

← map 97.8 mi 16,860 ft EG 20.2 mi/day 3,487 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: K Adjustments: none Stehekin resupply exit     Exit pt:  High Bridge Campground Detour:  11.0 mile road (bus available) Arrive:  17-9-16 (Sat) Layover:     0.2 days      Depart:  17-9-16 (Sat)

Cumulative distance: 2,802.9 mi Notes:  Shuttle Bus ($5) available. Pick up package Stehekin PO, 4.5 days worth

Hiking from Skykomish to Stehekin: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

At the Stehekin resupply: always take the rest of the day off after arriving here (currently 0.23 days) add additional layover days notes: Shuttle Bus ($5) available. Pick up package Stehekin PO, 4.5 days worth

39. Stehekin to Manning Park  (4.3 days) 17-9-16 to 22-9-16 [-]

← map 89.4 mi 13,353 ft EG 20.7 mi/day 3,093 ft/day OR/WA guidebook: K L Adjustments: none Manning Park finish     Exit pt:  Highway 3 crossing Arrive:  22-9-16 (Thu) (finish)

Cumulative distance: 2,892.3 mi Notes:  Grab a beer or something man. You're done.

Hiking from Stehekin to Manning Park: add on-trail "rest" days add mi of hiking distance add ft of elevation gain (note: negative distance/eg values are allowed) Use my default pace/hours/eg Use these settings: mi /h pace hours per day 0 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 75 minutes

Manning Park finish: Note: This is a trail exit point only, not a resupply notes: Grab a beer or something man. You're done.