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This convenient segment of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is not noticed by most hikers, who typically head for the more popular destinations on Mt. Hood. The thinking seems to be that if it is possibl
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Portland/ Vancouver
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A deep, blue artesian spring situated in an absolutely gorgeous mountain meadow, Little Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s great hidden treasures. A paved road takes you to a campground within 0.1 mile of
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Portland/ Vancouver
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From Barlow Pass near Highway 35 (4155), the PCT passes west of Mt. Hood, the highest peak (11235) in Oregon—it is about all you see during the first part of Section G. Once past Mt. Hood, you reach L
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Government Camp
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OR
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- 54.9 miles
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This section has several impressive peaks, including Mt. Thielsen, Diamond Peak, and Mt. Yoran. Unfortunately, the PCT avoids several nice lakes along the way, although as day hikers we begin and end
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Diamond Lake
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OR
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- 61.3 miles
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This scenic section of the PCT brings you back into mountain wilderness as it passes through the southernmost wilderness area in Oregon—Sky Lakes Wilderness. You need to register at the TH before when
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Medford
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OR
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- 71.5 miles
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Early on, as you leave McKenzie Pass (5280), the PCT passes through lava fields on its way to Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, and Mt. Jefferson. It then passes through the Breitenbush Lake-Olalli
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Sisters
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OR
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- 112.5 miles
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This section of the PCT leads through three different types of terrain. Once you pass the three Rosary lakes near Willamette Pass (5090), the first third of this section is relatively dry and viewless
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Oakridge
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OR
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- 75.8 miles
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The Schaffer guide describes this section of the PCT as “the driest, least scenic section to be found in either state.” One problem is the large number of jeep and logging roads you parallel. This is
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Ashland
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OR
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Hiking
- 54 miles
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This section of the PCT includes two day hikes in southern Oregon. We do this to maintain consistency with the Schaffer guide, Section R, which begins in Seiad Valley and ends at Highway I-5 near Sisk
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington
Seiad Valley
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CA
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Hiking
- 64.5 miles
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