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The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), dedicated in 1993, is part of the National Trails System authorized by Congress in 1968. It begins at the Mexican border and runs through the most scenic parts of the we
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Yosemite National Park
Lee Vining
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CA
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Hiking
- 79.4 miles
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End to end, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most rugged and scenic parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park. From the seclusion of Badger Flat and the Grassy Swale to the relati
... Related information:... From the guidebook Hiking Lassen Volcanic National Park
Chester
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CA
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Hiking
- 18.3 miles
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This section of the Pacific Crest Trail lives up to its name, offering some of the finest views in the Tahoe area from a several-mile stretch of trail that stays on or near the actual crest of the ran
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe
Truckee
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CA
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Hiking
- 15 miles
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The 3.5-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail between Donner Summit (Interstate 80) and Donner Pass (Old Highway 40) isn’t the most stupendous stretch of the famous trail, but hikers looking for a n
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe
Soda Springs
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CA
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Hiking
- 3.5 miles
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This trip follows a seldom-used section of the Pacific Crest and Tahoe Rim trails. What little traffic this section does receive, other than from through-hikers bound for Canada, is from day-trippers
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe
Meyers
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CA
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Hiking
- 7.6 miles
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Good views of the surrounding landscape en route and stunning scenery in the vicinity of Raymond Lake are certain to satisfy the most discriminating of travelers on this trip, which visits some of the
... Related information:... From the guidebook Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe
Alpine County
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CA
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Hiking
- 9 miles
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Follow a segment of the Pacific Crest and Tahoe Rim trails to the east summit of Twin Peaks, from where hikers experience a fine view of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding terrain. From an open ridge alon
... Related information:... From the guidebook Top Trails Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City
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CA
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Hiking
- 11.2 miles
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This section of the Pacific Crest Trail lives up to its name, offering some of the finest views in the Tahoe area from a several-mile stretch of trail that stays on or near the actual crest of the ran
... Related information:... From the guidebook Top Trails Lake Tahoe
Truckee
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CA
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Hiking
- 15 miles
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You hike through dense forests created by more-than-abundant rainfall. This is a prime logging area. Along the way, there are spectacular views of Mt. Shasta to the north.
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Burney
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CA
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Hiking
- 82.9 miles
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The Schaffer guide suggests that this 38.4-mile section can be done as a day hike by strong hikers. That is their definition of a day hike. Our definition of a day hike is significantly less that 38.4
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Truckee
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CA
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Hiking
- 38.4 miles
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All of this section is in high mountains with glorious vistas along the way. There are several access points to the PCT, making a total of five day hikes possible. The southern part of Section K trave
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Echo Lake
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CA
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Hiking
- 63.7 miles
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From beautiful Etna Summit (5960), the first 37 miles of Section Q stay on the crest. You pass through Marble Mountain Wilderness, then gradually descend via Grider Canyon to quiet Seiad Valley (1371)
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Etna
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CA
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Hiking
- 56.8 miles
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Great contrast occurs as you hike from Sierra City (4570) up to a crest (7150) near Sierra Buttes. After staying on the crest for several miles, eventually you descend and pass through a deep canyon c
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Sierra City
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CA
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Hiking
- 91.7 miles
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In this section you leave the Sierra Nevada, cross the North Fork Feather River, and arrive at the southernmost peak in the Cascade Range, Lassen Peak, in beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park. The
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Belden
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CA
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Hiking
- 134.3 miles
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This section climbs from Castle Crags SP (2130) to the 6000-7000 foot crest, where it stays for most of this section. There are several lakes in this section, but most are located in deep basins that
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Soda Creek
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CA
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Hiking
- 99.8 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, the section which begins in Seiad Valley and ends at Highway I-5 near Sis
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Seiad Valley
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CA
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Hiking
- 64.5 miles
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Within this section are several access points to the PCT, restoring the possibility of Sierra day hikes. A 4-5 day excursion in this section involves Hikes 3-7, all of which can be staged from the tow
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Markleevillle
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CA
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Hiking
- 76.2 miles
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This section in the High Sierra is also virtually inaccessible to day hikers. However, we describe two day hikes. One is a round-trip hike in Yosemite National Park, and the other is a challenging (ve
... Related information:... From the guidebook Day Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail: California
Lee Vining
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CA
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Hiking
- 14.1 miles
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