Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California

The PCTs #1 Guide for More Than 50 YearsFirst published in 1973, The Pacific Crest Trail, Vol. 1, California quickly established itself as the book trekkers could not do without. Now thoroughly updated and redesigned, Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California starts at the Mexican border and guides you to Yosemites beautiful backcountry. It winds past deserts, scales high peaks, and cools off in Sierra lakes.Let PCT gurus Laura Randall, Ben Schifrin, Ruby Johnson Jenkins, Thomas Winnett, and Jeffrey P. Schaffer share more than four decades of expertise with you. Theyll help you with everything you need to know about this 942.5-mile section of the 2,650-mile trail, which traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks.In this book, youll findAll-in-one guide by accomplished hikers who have logged over 5,000 trail milesDetailed trail descriptions and alternate routesFull-color customized maps, drawn to scale with one anotherNeed-to-know information for day hikes, weekend backpacks, and an ambitious thru-hikeTips for locating the trail, water sources, and resupply access routesThis guidebook will be your truest companion. So nows the time to get going. The trail awaits!