Start Point: US/Mexico Border | |
Trail access desc: on trail Guidebook start location: US/Mexico Border Depart: 5-7-18 (Mon) Plan Overview Notes: |
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2. Mt. Laguna to Warner Springs (2.9 days)
5-9-18
to 5-11-18
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67.3 mi
3,567 ft EG
23.6 mi/day
1,249 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Warner Springs resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
31650 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 M-F: 8AM-11AM; 11:30AM-4PM Sa: 8:30AM-1:30PM |
3. Warner Springs to Idyllwild (5.4 days *)
5-11-18
to 5-17-18
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69.0 mi
10,211 ft EG
20.2 mi/day
2,986 ft/day
* Adjustments:
+2 extra on-trail days
Idyllwild resupply exit
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Notes:
Idyllwild Inn
PO Box 515 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Please Hold for: Your Name Here ETA: [Date Range] However, if we are shipping any packages via UPS or FedEx, use the following address: Idyllwild Inn 54300 Village Center Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549 10% PCT Hiker discount Free Laundry Service w/ 2 night or more stay (1 load per unit) $5 per load laundry service for 1 night stays Morning rides to Devil’s Slide Trail Head in Humber Park Hiker Box (available to all hikers whether or not you are staying with us) |
4. Idyllwild to Interstate 10 (1.3 days)
5-17-18
to 5-18-18
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31.0 mi
1,860 ft EG
23.3 mi/day
1,397 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Interstate 10 exit
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Notes:
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5. Interstate 10 to Big Bear City (3.3 days)
5-18-18
to 5-21-18
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64.5 mi
10,447 ft EG
19.8 mi/day
3,200 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Big Bear City resupply exit
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Notes:
Supermarkets in Big Bear:
VONS (Safeway) 42170 Big Bear BLVD (2 miles from hostel, walk or bus) Stater Brothers 42171 Big Bear BLVD (2 miles from hostel, walk or bus) Supermarkets in Big Bear City Community Market 100 E. Big Bear BLVD Where to send boxes if we stay with at Big Bear Hostel. USPS: Your Name / Arrival Date C/O Big Bear Hostel PO BOX 1951 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1951 UPS: Your Name / Arrival Date C/O Big Bear Hostel 541 Knickerbocker Road (office) Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 If we don't stay at the hostel: GENERAL DELIVERY Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (corner of Big Bear Blvd. and Pine Knot in the village) - 1 block to hostel Hours: 8:30-5 M-F, 10-noon Sat, Closed Sun. BIG 5 Sporting Goods (1/2 mile) - fuel canisters Grocery Store, Kmart, Sizzler, McD's, El Pollo Loco, Chinese Food, Sushi, Dollar Tree, all within a mile. Grizzly Manor Cafe Walgreens and CVS pharmacy Big $2 authentic Mexican Tacos next door. Coin laundry and loaner clothes at the hostel. $1 wash. $1.50 Dry (free soap) Call for pickup from Highway 18 - (909) 866-8900 - Try hitching first! |
6. Big Bear City to Wrightwood (4.0 days)
5-21-18
to 5-25-18
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89.5 mi
8,090 ft EG
22.1 mi/day
1,998 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Wrightwood resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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7. Wrightwood to Agua Dulce (4.3 days)
5-25-18
to 5-31-18
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90.8 mi
10,615 ft EG
21.2 mi/day
2,475 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Agua Dulce resupply exit
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Notes:
FOOD DROP
24/24/24 CHALLENGE FROM HERE TO ANDERSON'S (INSERT YOUR NAME) c/o The Saufley’s 11861 Darling Road Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Sweetwater Market : 7AM-9PM daily 33301 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 |
8. Agua Dulce to Green Valley (1.2 days)
5-31-18
to 6-1-18
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24.2 mi
3,120 ft EG
20.8 mi/day
2,679 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Green Valley resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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9. Green Valley to Highway 58 (California) (4.1 days)
6-1-18
to 6-5-18
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88.0 mi
9,008 ft EG
21.7 mi/day
2,219 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Highway 58 (California) exit
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Notes:
-none-
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10. Highway 58 (California) to Kennedy Meadows Store (6.4 days)
6-5-18
to 6-12-18
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136.2 mi
15,310 ft EG
21.3 mi/day
2,397 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Kennedy Meadows Store resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST* *They have bear cans*
Daily 9AM-5PM Your Name Here c/o KENNEDY MEADOWS GENERAL STORE 96740 Beach Meadows Rd, Inyokern, CA 93527 The Kennedy Meadows General Store will hold packages ($6 per package). Be sure to send package at least two weeks in advance. Their phone number is (559) 850-5647. http://www.kennedymeadowsgeneralstore.com/ |
11. Kennedy Meadows Store to Lone Pine (2.2 days)
6-12-18
to 6-14-18
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42.0 mi
7,512 ft EG
19.3 mi/day
3,448 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Lone Pine resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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12. Lone Pine to Vermillion Valley Resort (6.7 days)
6-14-18
to 6-20-18
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132.4 mi
21,666 ft EG
19.7 mi/day
3,225 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Vermillion Valley Resort resupply exit
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Notes:
They have tent camping for thru-hikers. Ferry boat transport from trail to resort. $13 one way and $23 round trip.
Bullshit $30 charge though for holding packages. UPS and Fedex only: Vermilion Valley Resort™ c/o Rancheria Garage 62311 Huntington Lake Road Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Generally, I don't think this stop will be worth it unless we absolutely need to restock here. |
13. Vermillion Valley Resort to Reds Meadow (1.5 days)
6-20-18
to 6-22-18
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29.4 mi
4,484 ft EG
20.0 mi/day
3,056 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Reds Meadow resupply exit
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Notes:
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14. Reds Meadow to Tuolumne Meadows (1.7 days)
6-22-18
to 6-24-18
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36.1 mi
4,626 ft EG
20.8 mi/day
2,666 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Tuolumne Meadows resupply exit
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Notes:
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15. Tuolumne Meadows to Northern Kennedy Meadows (3.8 days)
6-24-18
to 6-27-18
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75.6 mi
12,250 ft EG
19.8 mi/day
3,201 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Northern Kennedy Meadows resupply exit
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Notes:
Three options for resupply here.
Sonora Pass Resupply (closest to trail) SONORA PASS RESUPPLY 3285 GRILLO DR, COULTERVILLE, CA, 95311, UNITED STATES I don't like this one because you have to resupply through them for a minimum of $50. Kennedy Meadows Resort & Pack Station (10 miles off trail) Has a general store, restaurant and saloon. Store and restaurant open from 6am-9pm. Shower: $6 Towel: $1 Laundry: $5 They have a PCT Hiker Special for $35: A bed in a dorm room, shower & laundry. First come first serve. UPS Only: $15 per box. Kennedy Meadows Resort & Pack Station 57 Miles East of Sonora on Hwy 108. Sonora, CA 95370 ETA Bridgeport Post Office (32 miles off trail) Don't even want to consider it... |
16. Northern Kennedy Meadows to South Lake Tahoe (3.4 days)
6-27-18
to 7-3-18
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74.7 mi
7,350 ft EG
21.8 mi/day
2,146 ft/day
Adjustments: none
South Lake Tahoe resupply exit
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Notes:
FUN 0-DAY
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17. South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City (4.9 days)
7-3-18
to 7-7-18
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104.6 mi
11,211 ft EG
21.5 mi/day
2,305 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Sierra City resupply exit
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Notes:
FOOD DROP
Your Name Here co Red Moose Inn P.O. Box 213 Sierra City, CA 96125 Red Moose Inn holds packages for free (send USPS). Free use of laundry, shower, phone (calls within U.S.), computer, and camping in the back yard. The street address is 224 Main Street (hwy 49), Sierra City. The Inn is one mile west of the trailhead, on the South side of the street. It is a two story grey/blue building with a prominent 24x24" PCT logo on a sign half way up the building. The phone number is 530-862-1215. Sierra Country Store (we could ship things there and/or shop at the country store) First Last c/o Sierra Country Store 213 Main Street Sierra City, CA 96125 http://www.sierracountrystore.com/ M-Closed T-11AM–5PM W-Sa: 10AM–5PM Sun: 11AM–4PM |
18. Sierra City to Belden (4.3 days)
7-7-18
to 7-15-18
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91.6 mi
10,876 ft EG
21.1 mi/day
2,507 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Belden resupply exit
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Notes:
FOOD DROP
MUSIC FESTIVAL - END OF JULY (DATE TBD) Caribou Crossroads There's a cafe and general store. Post Office: PO Box 1 Belden, CA 95915 We could send things to the Braaten's ( a pair of trail angels). Ship no earlier than three weeks ahead. Only UPS or Fedex [Name] c/o The Braatens at Little Haven 15913 Hwy 70 Belden, CA 95915 |
19. Belden to Old Station (4.2 days)
7-15-18
to 7-19-18
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88.5 mi
10,330 ft EG
21.2 mi/day
2,472 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Old Station resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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20. Old Station to Castella (5.7 days)
7-19-18
to 7-24-18
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128.8 mi
9,457 ft EG
22.7 mi/day
1,670 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Castella resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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21. Castella to Seiad Valley (7.1 days)
7-24-18
to 7-31-18
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155.6 mi
15,309 ft EG
21.8 mi/day
2,146 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Seiad Valley resupply exit
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Notes:
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22. Seiad Valley to Ashland (3.2 days)
7-31-18
to 8-6-18
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64.5 mi
10,002 ft EG
20.0 mi/day
3,096 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Ashland resupply exit
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Notes:
FUN 0-DAY
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23. Ashland to Crater Lake (Mazama Village) (4.7 days)
8-6-18
to 8-10-18
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103.8 mi
9,414 ft EG
22.1 mi/day
2,004 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Crater Lake (Mazama Village) resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
Mazama Village General Store ( 1 mile from the trail) 569 Mazama Village Drive, Crater Lake National Park, OR Some notes show that they sometimes run out of fuel. Cannot find the hours. I'll call: (541) 194-2255 Mailing Address: Your Name Here c/o Mazama Village Store P.O. Box 158 Crater Lake, OR 97604 |
24. Crater Lake (Mazama Village) to Shelter Cove Resort (3.7 days)
8-10-18
to 8-14-18
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81.8 mi
7,002 ft EG
22.3 mi/day
1,907 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Shelter Cove Resort resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
Shelter Cove Resort (one mile off trail). There's a convenience store, oil re-ups and cafe. Shelter Cove Resort West Odell Lake Road, Hwy 58 Crescent, OR 97733 'Your Name' Number: 541-433-2548 Daily: 8am-5pm |
25. Shelter Cove Resort to Sisters (3.4 days)
8-14-18
to 8-17-18
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77.3 mi
5,861 ft EG
22.7 mi/day
1,717 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Sisters resupply exit
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Notes:
-none-
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26. Sisters to Timberline Lodge (5.5 days)
8-17-18
to 8-23-18
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117.8 mi
12,355 ft EG
21.6 mi/day
2,264 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Timberline Lodge resupply exit
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Notes:
FOOD DROP
Timberline Lodge (0 miles from trail). Timberline lodge charges $5 for holding packages. Use USPS only. Their phone number is (503)272-3311. Press '0' for the operator and ask for the Gift Store. Your Name Here c/o Timeberline Ski Area Wy' East Store Timberline, OR 97028 http://www.timberlinelodge.com/ |
27. Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks (2.1 days)
8-23-18
to 8-26-18
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47.8 mi
4,140 ft EG
22.2 mi/day
1,927 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Cascade Locks resupply exit
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Notes:
FUN 0-DAY
TRAIL DAYS AUGUST 17-19, NEED TO MAKE UP MILES |
28. Cascade Locks to Trout Lake (4.1 days)
8-26-18
to 8-30-18
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82.8 mi
12,370 ft EG
20.1 mi/day
3,008 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Trout Lake resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
TOUGH HITCH TO TOWN Trout Lake (13 miles off trail). Post office hours: M-F: 9:30am-12:30pm; 1pm-4pm. Your Name Here co General Delivery Trout Lake, WA 98650 |
29. Trout Lake to White Pass (3.1 days)
8-30-18
to 9-2-18
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64.9 mi
8,452 ft EG
20.7 mi/day
2,700 ft/day
Adjustments: none
White Pass resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
Kracker Barrel Store - .5 miles off trail. Open 7am-7pm daily. (509) 672-3105 Your Name Here c/o the Kracker Barrel Store 48851 US Highway 12 Naches, WA 98937 |
30. White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass (4.5 days)
9-2-18
to 9-6-18
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99.0 mi
9,185 ft EG
22.0 mi/day
2,043 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Snoqualmie Pass resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
Summit Inn - .5 miles off trail. $15 for non-guest. Free for guests. (425) 434-6300; http://thesummitinnsnoqualine.us/ Summit Inn USPS or UPS [fee charged for non-guest]: (Hiker Name) c/o Summit Inn Hotel 603 State Route 906 Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 The Chveron Station has mini-market. Open daily, 6am-11pm. Apparently, the bathroom is grosssss. |
31. Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish (3.9 days)
9-6-18
to 9-12-18
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74.5 mi
13,450 ft EG
19.2 mi/day
3,472 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Skykomish resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
0-DAY, HOT SPRINGS Skykomish Post Office - 15 miles off trail. Has shitty hours. M-F: 11:30am-3:30pm.(800) 275-8777 Your Name Here co General Delivery Skykomish, WA 98288 ETA 108 Thelma St, Skykomish, WA 98288 Stevens Pass [Stevenspass.com, 206-812-7844 (summer only), 206-812-4510 ex 4350] is a ski resort next to the PCT with large trailhead parking, snacks, espresso service, and a restaurant. They accept resupply packages shipped via UPS or FedEx only. Stevens Pass has no overnight accommodations. ------- Ship UPS or FedEx Only: (Hiker’s name) and ETA C/O Stevens Pass, Through Hiker 93001 NE Stevens Pass Hwy, US 2 Skykomish, WA 98288 |
32. Skykomish to Stehekin (5.0 days)
9-12-18
to 9-18-18
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97.8 mi
16,860 ft EG
19.5 mi/day
3,355 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Stehekin resupply exit
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Notes:
*FOOD DROP MUST*
Stehekin Post Office - 10.75 mails off trail. There is a bus that will take us from the trail to town. It costs $8 one way and runs four times a day. The post office phone number is (509) 699-2015. Shuttle Info: https://lodgeatstehekin.com/plan_your_trip/stehekin-activities/ride-the-red-bus/ Hours: M-F: 10am-4pm Sa: 12pm-2pm Ship packages via USPS only to: Stehekin Post Office (Your Name) c/o General Delivery Post Office Stehekin, WA 98852 |
33. Stehekin to Manning Park (4.4 days)
9-18-18
to 9-22-18
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89.4 mi
13,353 ft EG
20.1 mi/day
3,008 ft/day
Adjustments: none
Manning Park finish
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Notes:
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