Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the Trinity Alps

The Pacific Crest Trail runs for more than 2,500 miles from Mexico to the Canadian border. Only 18.9 of those miles cross the Trinity Alps Wilderness, but what a stretch it is! The PCT slices across the wilderness along the spine of the Scott Mountains, passing within a stone’s throw of more than a dozen lakes, serving up one stunning view after another, and traversing some of the least-crowded areas of the Alps. Only diehard PCT through-hikers make it to this remote section of the path, while most Trinity Alps hikers stick to the better-known routes in the inner Alps, which leaves an uncrowded, glorious trail for those willing to seek it out. Highlights: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hugs the spine of the Scott Mountains divide, serving up endless views and access to a string of lakes.