The Pacific Crest Trail Vol 1: California

by Ben Schifrin, Jeffrey P. Schaffer, Thomas Winnett

The authoritative guide for planning a trip along the California section of the Pacific Crest Trail. This is the first of two books in our Pacific Crest Trail series. Both have complete 2-color topographic maps and comprehensive descriptions, including mileages and elevations. Trail descriptions and maps are divided into several sections, convenient for people who only want to hike a portion of the trail. Each section introduces up-coming scenery, possible hazards, supply locations, and mileages between major points. Includes information on the history of the trail as well as the geology and natural history you will encounter.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

525 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Scott Cox]

I have a life goal to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. At the very least I would like to hike the California section of the trail, probably in week-long segments. This book is helpful to plan such trips. However the challenge for week-long trips is the longest section (177 miles) between Mt.Whitney and Tuolomne Meadows. However this encompasses some of the most fantastic mountain scenery in the Western United States!

[Michelle]

Yeah I'm so excited! The desert looks scary though ... This book is a great comprehensive guide.

[John McELdowney]

I used this book on my own hike of the southern portion of the PCT. Priceless