{"id":2712,"date":"2021-04-03T05:59:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T12:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totalescape.net\/shop\/?p=2712"},"modified":"2021-04-03T06:16:06","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T13:16:06","slug":"pacific-crest-trail-guide-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.net\/shop\/pacific-crest-trail-guide-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Pacific Crest Trail Guide Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Listed below are the top rated books for the Pacific Crest Trail.<\/p>\n

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The Pacific Crest Trail, officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail’s southern terminus is just south of Campo, California by the U.S. border with Mexico, and its northern terminus is on the Canada\u2013US border on the edge of Manning Park in British Columbia; it passes through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.<\/p>\n

The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,653 miles long and ranges in elevation from just above sea level at the Oregon\u2013Washington border on the Bridge of the Gods to 13,153 feet at Forester Pass in the Sierra Nevada. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks. Its midpoint is near Mount Lassen, where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges meet.<\/p>\n

Thru hiking<\/strong><\/a> is a term used in referring to hikers who complete long-distance trails from end to end in a single trip. Thru-hiking is a long commitment, usually taking between four and six months, that requires thorough preparation and dedication. The Pacific Crest Trail Association estimates that it takes most hikers between six and eight months to plan their trip.<\/p>\n

While most hikers travel from the southern terminus at the Mexico\u2013US border northward to Manning Park, British Columbia, some hikers prefer a southbound route. In a normal weather year, northbound hikes are most practical due to snow and temperature considerations. Additionally, some hiker services are seasonal and may be better timed for northbound hikers.<\/p>\n

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Recreation Maps of California<\/a>
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