see also – PCT Pacific Crest Trail Books
Eastern Sierra Books
Mount Whitney, Bishop Hikes, Mammoth, June Lake & Mono Lake
PCT Map #4 Central Sierra Nevada Mountains
Le Conte to Lake Tahoe
Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail
PCT – Hiking Map 4
ALPINE LAKES, everywhere!
Sierra Nevada Mountains, spanning from Le Conte Canyon to Barker Pass, on the west side of Lake Tahoe. Kings Canyon National Park northward to Lake Tahoe. Covers most of the High Sierra (N of Whitney) and so much more; from Bishop Pass, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Sonora Pass, Emigrant Wilderness, Ebbetts Pass, Carson Pass, and then overlook the massive mountain lake known as Tahoe. USDA, Large fold out map, durable waterproof paper w/ sturdy cardboard cover. ISBN# 9781593514716
If you must hike only ONE SECTION of the PCT, then this one stretch, LE CONTE to LAKE TAHOE, is by far the best for high altitude, granite, peaks, passes, total alpine lake bliss, with incredible mountain scenery. When you must limit your big adventure trek, due to time constraints, this portion is some of the most beautiful high elevation terrain in the whole darn nation. Seriously. Better than a movie!
Services like grocery, laundromats, hotels, restaurants, post office, available in SLT (South Lake Tahoe). Postal, food & lodging can be had in numerous locations along certain high country routes – like Vermillion Resort @ Lake Edison. The PCT guide books give good descriptions of these handy trailheads with services, in way more detail.
Yosemite Granite
see also –
Kearsarge Pass Trail Map
Kings Canyon Highcountry Map
Sequoia Kings NP Maps
Mono Divide Highcountry
Mammoth & Mono Map by NatGeo
Mono Lake Map
Yosemite Maps by NatGeo
Yosemite Maps by Tom Harrison
Emigrant Wilderness Map
Toiyabe National Forest Map
Hoover Wilderness Map
Lake Tahoe Maps
carson iceberg wilderness
Topographical maps for DVNP can be found through Tom Harrison and National Geographic. Wilderness Press makes a couple of decent hiking books too.
Inyo National Forest Map from the USDA covers tall mountain peaks west of the National Park. Panamint Valley, Saline Valley, Darwin, Ballarat ghost town are all located on the west side and are also featured on these topographic maps.
Tom Harrison Recreation Map: Death Valley Maps; Death Valley National Park CA, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells. Eureka Dunes, The Racetrack, Panamint Valley Off Roading, 4×4 Death Valley, Skidoo, Shoshone, Darwin Falls, Darwin Wilderness, Eureka Dunes, Furnace Creek, Zabriskie Point, Stovepipe Wells, Teakettle Junction, 20 Mule Team Canyon, Goler Wash; Barker Ranch, Ballarat Ghost Town California Mining Districts, Mojave Mining Camps, Saline Valley Hot Springs; Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 250K; ISBN# 9781877689574
OLD VERSION
nearby towns –
REAL OLD MAP
Trails Illustrated Map from National Geographic. Death Valley National Park map #221. Inyo Mountains, Inyo Desert Camping, Badwater, Telescope Peak, Panamint Valley, Panamint Range, Ballarat ghost town, Manson Cabin, Amargosa mountains, Death Valley Backcountry map. Hiking Map. Many, many dirt roads and old mining operations to explore. Very detailed & colorful. Waterproof Plastic Map; Tear Resistant. GPS data. ISBN#749717012219
Raven lands w/ Badwater in Background
Death Valley Maps, Death Valley National Park, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, Eureka Dunes, Panamint Valley, Scotty’s Castle, Barker Ranch, Manson Ranch, Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells. Eureka Dunes, The Racetrack, Panamint Valley Off Roading, 4×4 Death Valley, Skidoo, Shoshone, Darwin Falls, Darwin Wilderness, Eureka Dunes, Furnace Creek, Zabriskie Point, Stovepipe Wells, Teakettle Junction, 20 Mule Team Canyon, Goler Wash; Barker Ranch, Ballarat Ghost Town California Mining Districts, Mojave Mining Camps, Saline Valley Hot Springs
Desolation Wilderness Map Trail Map, Tahoe Lake Camping. Lake Tahoe, CA; Tahoe Westside, Loon Lake camping, Lake Aloha, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, DL Bliss State Park, Echo Lake, Velma Lake, Wrights Lake, Rubicon River, Rubicon 4×4 Trail, Rockbound Valley, Tahoe Rim Trail hiking PCT Pacific Crest Trail; Sierra Nevada High Country Tahoe hiking; Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 42.24K; ISBN# 9781877689611
NEWER VERSION
Snow Mountain California / Snow Mountain of
Mendocino National Forest, the east side. Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Meadows are called GLADES in this region. OHV trails surround the lower elevation, eastern part of this mountain. Big thunderstorms are possible in summer! Waterproof plastic map, tear resistant, printed in 2004. Map Scale = 1:126,720. ISBN# 9781593514259
nearby towns:
see also –
Mendocino National Forest Map USDA
Yolla Bolly Wilderness Map
Several map makers have waterproof topo maps covering the Emigrant Wilderness Area. Some have more than one wilderness per map, so know the MAP SCALE before you buy one, especially if you need it for an overnight backpacking adventure with super details.
Day hikes into Ansel Adams from – Sonora Pass (Hwy 108) June Lake (Hwy 158) or Yosemite Highcountry (Hwy 120).
Emigrant Wilderness – Central Sierra Nevada California
Emigrant Wilderness, South of CA 108 – Sonora Pass
part of Stanislaus NF and north of Yosemite National Park
OLD VERSION
High Sierra with deep snows close this region annually. Check local rangers for all road conditions, fire info, trail access points before departing on a backcountry trip. Wilderness permits and campfire permits are always required!
Waterproof Plastic Paper. 1″ to mile; Usually only found at Ranger Stations – Hard to find maps. Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Printed on plastic. ISBN# 9781593514034
Emigrant Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Tom Harrison Trail Map: Emigrant Wilderness Map Trail Map, Sonora Pass Map, Sierra Nevada; Kennedy Meadows, CA. Pinecrest Lake, Dodge Ridge, Relief Reservoir, Leavitt Lake, Leavitt Meadows, The Dardanelles, Eagle Meadows; Sonora River fishing, Dardanelle CA. Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 63.4K; ISBN# 9781877689734
NatGeo & more Wilderness Maps
Campo @ U.S. Mexican border, north to Big Bear Lake
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
PCT – Hiking Map 1
Mexico border north to Big Bear Lake. Areas include – Lake Morena County Park, Laguna Mountains, Julian, Anza Borrego, Warner Springs, San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, Cottonwood Canyon, Whitewater River, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City. Large fold out map, durable waterproof paper w/ sturdy cardboard cover. ISBN# 9781593514136
CAMPO, CA
Cuyamaca
WARNER SPRINGS
Gorgonio Peak
Big Bear Meadows
see also –
San Diego Backcountry Map
Anza Borrego Desert Map
Pine Creek / Hauser Wilderness Map
Cleveland National Forest Map
Cuyamaca State Park Map
Agua Tibia Wilderness Map
San Jacinto Maps
San Gorgonio Maps
San Bernardino NF Map USDA
San Bernardino Mountains Map
Big Bear Trail Map
Big Bear Lake is Southern California, in the San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino National Forest, or San Berdoo for short.
Ironwood Group Campground
see also –
San Berdu National Forest Map USDA
Big Bear Trail Guide
San Gorgonio Wilderness Trail Map
Mono Divide Map
Tom Harrison Trail Maps
Mono Divide High Country, June Lake
Mono Divide High Country, Mono Backpacking Map, High Sierra, Alpine & Eastern Sierra Camping Maps; NOTE: this area is NOT @ Mono Lake!
This regional map of the high country Sierra Nevada includes E of Fresno (Hwy 168) Mono Hot Springs, San Joaquin River headwaters, Edison Lake, Florence Lake, parts of Kaiser Pass, Bishop Pass areas of Sabrina Lake, South Lake, & even Rock Creek Camping. High Sierra Trails by Tom Harrison, Mono Divide High Country, Sierra High Country Hikes, Backpacking Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Hiking Trails, Sierra Nevada Topo, Waterproof, Topographic Maps California.
Durable, waterproof plastic map; Folded. Map Scale: 63K; ISBN# 9781877689468
OLD VERSION
REAL OLD ONE
see also –
Mammoth Highcountry Map by Tom Harrison
Mammoth Lakes Mono Divide Map NatGeo
Mono Lake Map
