I throughhiked the whole trail this year, starting in april as the deserts warmed before the greatest heat, and finishing in september before the first snow. No charges have been filed against the alleged perpetrator. Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. It is part of the triple crown of longdistance trails, which includes the appalachian trail and continental divide trail. There was the first, flip decision to do it, followed by the second, more serious decision to actually do it, and then the long third beginning, composed of weeks of shopping and packing and preparing to do it. Freshly minted from the thruhike on appalachian trail in year 2019, i set my eyes on pacific crest trail, only for the finest seasons.
Inspired by the book and movie wild, newbie hikers are taking on the pacific crest trail, but many are finding its no walk in the park. It is approximately 2650 miles long, and it stretches from the canadian border to the. Strayed became a novelist of some note in her late 30s. A beginners guide to the pacific crest trail halfway anywhere. Popular pacific crest trail books meet your next favorite book.
This ensemble story unfolds as these halfdozen hikersincluding barney and his wife, sandytrod north, slowly forming relationships and revealing their deepest secrets and aspirations. She walked the pacific crest trail to find forgiveness, came back with generosityand now she shares her reward with us. Crossing through california, oregon, and washington, the pct passes through twentyfive national forests and seven national parks. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now. Adventurous hikers looking for a challenge will take the high route. The call of the wild on the pacific crest trail the. There was the quitting my job as a waitress and finalizing my divorce and selling almost. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada 2014 benedict gentle ben go the pacific crest trail a hikers companion 2014 karen berger daniel smith almost there. Strayed is a courageous, gritty, and deceptively elegant writer. Every year the pacific crest trail pct receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. In journeys north, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former pcta board member barney scout mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the pacific crest trail in 2007 as they walk from mexico to canada.
The pacific crest trail saw a record number of longdistance hikers this year, with permits issued for 1,044 thruhikers people headed all the way from mexico to canada and 822 more. Mar 29, 2012 strayed became a novelist of some note in her late 30s. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film. In 2015, 2,800 people signed up to thruhike the entire pacific crest trail. Discover the trail pacific crest trail association. Reese witherspoons wild movie, featuring the pacific. 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. To get more information on the pacific crest trail. Her memoir is a fascinating read, writes sara wheeler published. Paul magnantis 2002 pacific crest trail trail thruhike posted on september 17, 2002 march 24, 2020 author paul mags leave a comment paul magnantis 2002 pacific crest trail trail thruhike. We aim to be your number one resource for getting your gear, food, and resupply points in order so you can hit the trail. Pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from mexico to canada former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy more than 150 colour photographs.
Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada. From a high point of 200 feet in the high sierras to a low point of nearly sea level at the columbia river it is a trail of extremes. A walk through the pacific crest trail the new york times. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail is a 2012 memoir by american author cheryl strayed, describing her 1,100mile hike on the pacific crest trail in 1995 as a journey of selfdiscovery. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film wild reese witherspoon plays cheryl strayed in the film wild, which opened this week. The pacific crest trail pct is a 2,661 mile hiking trail, starting in mexico and ending in canada. This is the story of an alleged kidnapping and rape on the pacific crest trail. A southbound thruhike of the pacific crest trail is an outstanding experience and an immense challenge. Were here to help pct thruhikers and section hikers through the lengthy planning process. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the sierra nevada, travels deep. 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. The pacific crest trail spans 2,650 miles 4,265 kilometers from mexico to canada through california, oregon, and washington. Reese witherspoon hiked the pacific crest trail in preparation for her role as cheryl strayed in wild. Perhaps thats because it was the first long walk i did abroad in true wilderness but also because of the variety deserts, forests, the high sierra, the cascade volcanoes, the alpine peaks of.
In the heart of the columbia river gorge, hub of worldclass hiking and bicycling, the bridge of the gods sits at the convergence of the historic columbia river highway state trail, three national historic trails, and the pacific crest trail. Reese witherspoons wild movie, featuring the pacific crest. Advice on love and life from dear sugar, a national best seller now the basis of the wbur podcast dear sugar radio, cohosted with steve. Receive the wild special edition magazine when you donate to pcta. The ten thousand things my solo threemonth hike on the pacific crest trail had many beginnings. I read that you can walk yourself fit, that anyone can do the pacific crest trail if they want to badly enough. California had maps, trail descriptions, and advice. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the pacific crest trail, alone. Searching our website can be especially helpful in finding location names on the pct.
Exploring the history of the pacific crest trail the trek. Stories and musings along the pacific crest trail 2015. The pacific crest trail runs from the mexico border in southern california, through oregon and washington, and finally ends in british columbia. Four years after starting the appalachian trail with. The pacific crest trail runs right through the middle of santa clarita, and you and your pup can enjoy a day hiking this portion of the epic 2,650mile trail. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada by benedict go 4.
The pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail, which was the first selection for oprahs book club 2. The trail is actually 2,650 miles long, but heavy snows blocked strayed. Author cheryl strayed hikes the pacific crest trail in. The pacific crest trail is my favourite of the longdistance walks ive done. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of. Southbound thruhike guide for the pacific crest trail. Journal tools search for a journal, create a journal, addedit an entry, configure your journal, email updates, integrated. All things wild movie and book with cheryl strayed and reese witherspoon. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. Cheryl strayed hiked 1,100 miles along the pacific crest trail in a bid to escape her demons. In a desperate move, she breaks away from everything to walk 2,660 miles from mexico to canada on the pacific crest trail. A very enjoyable book about hiking the pacific crest trail. Bridge of the gods and the eagle creek pct wild movie and book.
Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833. Wild movie and book pacific crest trail association. For almost 2700 miles the pct travels from mexico to canada. Oct 19, 2016 in 2015, 2,800 people signed up to thruhike the entire pacific crest trail. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl. To continuously hike the whole trail in one long attempt is called throughhiking.
From a high point of 200 feet in the high sierras to a low point of nearly sea. I throughhiked the whole trail this year, starting in april as the deserts warmed before. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail, which was the first selection for oprahs. We created this miniguide to help demystify the southbound thruhiking experience and educate you about the upsides and challenges of going from canada to mexico. This book is the comprehensive pacific crest trail guide book. Pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from mexico to canada former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains. In year 2020, i will hike about 700 miles in the spring in southern california. How much does it cost to hike the pacific crest trail. A walk on the continental divide trail paperback november 17, 2019 msrp. Crossing through california, oregon, and washington, the pct passes through twentyfive national forests and seven national. 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. The watercolor paintings made by tim voors, trail name van gogh, are rather amateurish.
While the movie focuses on the 1,100mile stretch that strayed completed, thruhikers who complete the entire length of the pacific crest trail will walk the 2,653 miles 4,270 km from mexico to canada. Hundreds of complete gear lists by those that walked the walk. Nov 18, 20 the pacific crest trail pct is the appalachian trails more isolated, lonelier western counterpart. Dec 05, 2014 hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film wild reese witherspoon plays cheryl strayed in the film wild, which opened this week. How to walk the pacific crest trail frontier bushcraft. Perhaps thats because it was the first long walk i did abroad in true wilderness but also because of the variety deserts, forests, the high sierra, the cascade volcanoes, the alpine peaks of the north cascades. She then decides to hike the pacific crest trail despite zero hikingwilderness experience.
The pacific crest trail is one of the nations best known longdistance national scenic trails. Along its 2,650mile length stretching from canada to mexico, the pct winds through five national monuments, six national parks, five state parks, 25 national forest units, and 48 federal wilderness areas. Credit ryan weidert ive written extensively about the joys of backpacking on the pacific crest trail, so i thought id pass along these photographs and this text from the co. Credit ryan weidert ive written extensively about the joys of backpacking on the pacific crest trail, so i thought id pass along these photographs and this text from the coauthor of a new coffee table book about the trail. Prior to the alleged crimes, the alleged perpetrator was accused of mistreating a number of other women, but was never criminally charged or convicted for such behavior. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km. 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. Jan 26, 2015 i n the summer of 1995, 26yearold cheryl strayed, carrying a backpack nearly half her weight, embarked on a solo 1,100mile trek along the pacific crest trail. Oct 20, 20 the pacific crest trail saw a record number of longdistance hikers this year, with permits issued for 1,044 thruhikers people headed all the way from mexico to canada and 822 more. To say that the pacific crest trail is a long hike would be an understatement. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the sierra nevada, travels deep forests, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks in the cascade range. The pct, as its commonly called by hikers, runs continuously from the border of mexico up through california sierra nevada. Some people say the pct is a mental challenge and the appalachian trail 2,160 mile trail on the east coast of the us is a physical challenge. The call of the wild on the pacific crest trail the new.
In the first part of the book, you will get useful tips from experienced pct hikers and learn backpacking and hiking basics. The second part of the book contains information about the trail and towns near the trail. Pacific crest trail california 2020 all you need to. Pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct this book reveals, moment by moment, what it smells, tastes and above all, feels like to walk from mexico to canada former bbc correspondent simon willis charts an emotional course through high mountains, baking deserts and personal tragedy. This complete path guide will be useful both in preparation and during your hike, whether. Hike where cheryl hiked or check out some of our favorites along the pacific crest trail.
The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail is a 2012 memoir by american author cheryl strayed, describing her 1,100mile hike on the pacific crest trail in 1995 as a. Pacific crest trail data book section a mexican border to. The watercolor paintings made by tim voors, trail name van gogh, are rather. Bridge of the gods and the eagle creek pct alternate. A beginners guide to the pacific crest trail halfway. Author cheryl strayed hikes the pacific crest trail in wild. The pacific crest trail pct is a 2,600 mile 4,286 km trail that runs from the usmexico border all the way into british columbia, canada. Jul 11, 2014 with absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the pacific crest trail, alone. However, while 162 pages are devoted to the first 1092 miles of the walk, the remaining 1558 miles get only 57 pages.
Back in 1995, however, she was a rootless 26yearold waitress about to embark on her first backpacking trip. Perhaps the most popular question i have received from readers recently, and perhaps the most difficult to answer accurately, that is, but i can make up numbers for days. Search online for trip reports to see pictures and learn about other peoples successful adventures. A big, brave, breakyourheartandputitbacktogetheragain kind of book. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail wikipedia. Pacific crest trail data book section a mexican border. The trail s southern terminus is just south of campo, california by the u. Jan 06, 2020 this is the story of an alleged kidnapping and rape on the pacific crest trail. With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the pacific crest trail pct from the mexican border to. Hiking toward healing after losing her mother to cancer and separating from her husband, cheryl strayed embarked on an arduous trek along the pacific crest trail.