The pacific crest bicycle trail book

The trail follows the crests of the cascade and sierra nevada ranges through washington, oregon, and california and passes through seven national parks. The pacific crest trail is a challenging 2,650 mile 4,265 kilometer trek through california, oregon, and washington. We wanted to catalog all of the pacific crest trail books ever written because theyre worth it. The road route was reresearched in 2008 and fully mapped by adventure cycling. The best pacific crest trail resources halfway anywhere. A bit of that magic is captured in each of the pacific crest trail books that have been published over the decades. David odells 1972 pacific crest trail journal photo. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now film wild.

I hiked sections ln donner passburney falls in june 2008. Feb 28, 2019 pacific crest trail pacific crest bike trail vs. Apr 08, 20 cyclists may attempt a bikefriendly, 2,500mile parallel route called the pacific crest bicycle trail. The bicycle touring blueprint a book that teaches you how to conduct your own bicycle touring adventures all around the. Using your data it outputs how many days it will take between your selected resupply points, what the elevation. Id been standing in line at an outdoor store waiting to purchase a foldable shovel when i picked up a book called the pacific crest trail, volume 1. Iconic trails like the pacific crest trail and appalachian trail showcase our countrys natural beauty via hiking.

The sierra cascades bicycle route runs roughly parallel to the pacific crest national scenic trail along the cascade range and sierra nevada from the canadian border to the mexican border. From lost to found on the pacific crest trail by cheryl strayed, mile 445 by claire henley miller, thruhikin. The pacific crest trail, officially designated as the pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a longdistance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the sierra nevada and cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles 160 to 240 km east of the u. The maps and the ride segment descriptions are excellent. Life on the pacific crest trail, offers an indepth look at what really goes into a pct thruhike. Mar 30, 2016 biking the pacific coast bike route ep. Thorness says the full american west coast route can be done in 37 days. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km.

No book about the pacific crest trail s amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. Dances with marmots is a fun book on the pacific crest trail. Then returned to the pct completing sections ek agua dulcedonner pass in 2007. With over 200 maps, this comprehensive guide provides indepth coverage of the pacific crest trail pct from the mexican border to tuolumne meadows in yosemite national park. Find all the transport options for your trip from portland to pacific crest trail right here. The pct and pcbt cross in about 27 places along their routes. Shasta in northern california and brings cyclists to lassen volcanic national park. Craigs pct planner is a resource that allows you to plot a pacific crest trail thruhike by inputting a starting date, starting point, ending point, hiking pace, hiking day length in hours, and how much time to add for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. Pacific crest bicycle trail paul, bil wildlife pub paperback 200 pages isbn10. When a coworker recommended this book, i thought a travel book has to be a dry read. How to bike the pacific coast from canada to mexico the six fifty. Does anybody have any info about this trailroute or maybe knowledge of a. Some prefer maps with lots of annotations, so halfmile and postholer maps work as a guide book for them. The pacific crest trail cuts along a green mountainside as it nears rock pass, in washington.

About the pacific crest trail lead a life uncommon. Colonels 2010 pacific crest trail journal completed sections ad campoagua dulce in 2005. This is the 6th edition of the national outdoor book award winner pacific crest trail. The pacific crest trail, also known as the pct, is americas second longest trail, stretching from mexico to canada through the states of california, oregon, and washington. I know bill paul wrote a book about the trail but i hear its out of date. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the third book in the bestselling trail series by rizzoli. The goal was to find a route down the western us that hugs as close to possible the pacific crest trail. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours. Arrive at trail 1163 and continue on this trail for nearly seven miles until you arrive back at the parking. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.

There are points during the second part where the flow of the narrative breaks up, but things pick up nicely in the final parts where the quality of the prose is just excellent. About pacific crest trail authors kudos to jeffrey p. It is approximately 2650 miles long, and it stretches from the canadian border to the mexican border. The outdoor classic award is given annually to outdoor books of lasting. This book, which is the account of the authors hike along the pacific crest trail in 20 has some excellent writing. In this new pacific crest trail book, explore an indepth history of the trail and more than 250 photographs that bring the trail. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada benedict go 4. One day we crossed the pacific crest trail while hiking in the laguna mountains. Come celebrate with philip kramer, author and photographer of hiking the pacific crest trail. The pacific crest national scenic trail pct is a treasured pathway through some of the most outstanding scenic terrain in the united states. Also, a lot of the issues they discuss are about camping and equipment, sometimes with the same goals as many of you in keeping weight and size down, while maintaining quality.

Our group was one of the earlier thru hikers on the pct. We are a couple of brits in our 50s and are thinking of cycling the pacific crest trail form vancouver to san diego between late july and early november this year. Pacific crest trail by wandering sole images thu sep 24, 2009 4. The pacific crest bicycle trail by bil paul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On weekends while working in san diego, nancy and i would take day hikes in the state parks east of san diego. It gives you driving direction, where the trail heads are along with gps coordinates, places of interest along each section of the trail like vista points and places to camp on multi day portions of the pct. Popular pacific crest trail books goodreads share book. Aside from going on tons of human powered adventures by foot, he is also well versed in the bike touringbikepacking world. Exploring americas wilderness trail is the painstakingly researched and thoughtful written history of the trail, of the men and women who dreamed it up, expanded it, and continue to fight for it.

The book utilizes the same principles that has made appalachian trials the most popular resource amongst at thruhikers. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Some folks appreciate the extra town info, maps and quotes in yogis book. The pacific crest trail stretches a length of 2,659 miles from mexico to canada through three states. Pacific crest trail, in full pacific crest national scenic trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states. We have cycled part of this 20 years ago with child in trailer said child now being at university. With as significant as a thru hike is, id say get the wp books, either set of maps, and yogis books as a start. This adventure cycling bicycle route is one of our most challenging, running parallel to the pacific crest national trail from canada to mexico.

Dec 02, 2015 this is the story of a 2668 mile thruhike on americas premiere long distance footpath, the pacific crest trail. No book about the pacific crest trails amazing history would be complete without vivid photography. Our affordable rates and great location offer an inviting and unique stay in one of southern oregons most popular destinations. Day by day on the pacific crest trail written while hiking the pct simon willis reveals what it smells, tastes and above all feels like to walk from mexico to canada.

Having gone through this book i find it to be a very detailed guide on the pacific crest trail. I just bought the book last night and though i cant do the entire thing im going to start in washington and head south. It follows the 20 national outdoor book award winner, the appalachian trail, and new york times bestseller americas great hiking trails. Jan 10, 2008 i am interested in hearing from folks who have either completed the pacific crest bike trail following bil pauls book and route or have done a large part of it. Whether youre an avid hiker or a wild devotee, the pacific crest trail associations new, lavishly photographed book is a musthave. Exploring the history of the pacific crest trail the trek. New route lets cyclists bike the pacific crest matador. Forest service upholds pct mountain biking closure pacific crest. The pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500milelong, roadbased bicycle touring route from vancouver, british columbia, canada to tijuana, baja california, mexico. The book was also a solid reminder to create a list for the following three things.

A parallel route for bicycles, the pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500mile 4,000 km route designed closely parallel to the pct on roads. Shop for pacific crest trail books and maps at rei free shipping on all orders. The pacific crest trail was first proposed by clinton c. It is very famous, and has been portrayed in many popular movies.

This guide to the transamerica trail is brought to you by our friends at midland usa. Nicole yokie posted on, paperback its a laugh out loud read. Adventurous hikers looking for a challenge will take the high route through the sierra nevada and cascade ranges and witness some of americas most scenic and varied. Along its 2,650mile length stretching from canada to mexico, the pct winds through five national monuments, six national parks, five state parks, 25 national forest units, and 48 federal wilderness areas. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. According to the justpublished information on their website, ac says the new route runs roughly parallel to the pacific crest trail along the cascade range and sierra nevada from the canadian border to the mexican border. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest trail. According to wikipedia, the original pacific crest trail is for hikers and horses only, but the pacific crest bicycle trail occupies roads mostly paved roughly paralleling the pct. As a result, you are given roads that intertwine with the mountains and may not be apparent if you are just looking at a map and pondering a trip on your own. The pacific crest trail was first proposed around 1932 by clinton c. We plan to do it north to south, and used to have a copy of the bil paul book. Proud to say that we have hiked a miniscule portion of this amazing trail got the.

Clarke as a trail running from mexico to canada along the crest of the mountains in california, oregon. Schaffer, ben schifrin, thomas winnett, the late ruby jenkins, andy selters, the staff of wilderness press, and all the others who worked on the pacific crest trail series through the years for winning the 2008 national outdoor book award in the classic category. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. It was designed to closely parallel the pacific crest trail and the two trails cross 27 times as they pass through the states of washington, oregon, and california. Host to the united bicycle institute, pacific crest trail hikers, and travelers from all over the world. After leaving volcano country, the route crosses through yosemite national park, kings canyon national park and sequoia national park then, its on through the desert and sierra of southern california before reaching the mexican border at tecate. Craig fowler has hiked the triple crown appalachian trail, pacific crest trail and continental divide trail and mountain biked the triple crown arizona trail, great divide and colorado trail, logging more than 11,000 miles on epic routes. My wife and i hiked a 110 mile portion of the pacific crest trail, beginning at kennedy meadows, ca and heading north toward yosemite.

The pacific crest trail is one of the worlds great walks stretching 2,648 miles from mexico to canada. The book even shines a light on the mysterious clinton c. Pacific crest trail california 2020 all you need to. Portland to pacific crest trail 7 ways to travel via.

Darwin is a long distance hiker who has completed the appalachian trail, pacific crest trail, and pinhotitrail as of 2018. Mountaineers books is still shipping books and maps. Dances with marmots, a pacific crest trail hiking adventure. Northern california, as he presents a brief breakdown of the pct and relates his years of experience as both a thruhiker and a sectionhiker. Over the past few years, ive participated in a mailing list about the pacific crest trail, trying to determine if i ever want to do it. Going the distance on the pacific crest trail travel. Pacific crest trail california 2020 all you need to know. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada fifth by benedict go isbn. Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the pacific crest trail with the intention of successfully thruhiking the 2,650mile footpath that extends from mexico to canada. Pacific crest trail association 31 garden highway, suite 230 sacramento, ca 95833.

Adventure cycling has unveiled a new road route that follows the pacific crest trail. Pacific crest trail california section m hiking trail. They represent immense passion and dedication toward this. Pacific crest bike trail adventure cycling association. It can become the basis for a lot of excursions into the possible and stimulate a. There is just something about the pct that catches you. The national geographic maps series of 11 pacific crest trail map booklets are convenient, detailed, uptodate and designed for use on the trail. Rome2rio makes travelling from portland to pacific crest trail easy. It reaches across the united states from the canadian border to the mexican border, and passes through 7 national parks along the way. The pacific crest trail follows the sierra nevada and cascade mountain ranges. Their micromobile twoway radios are a favorite among overlanders who depend on reliable communication on and off the trail.

New route lets cyclists bike the pacific crest matador network. First previous next last wayne and his bicycle wheel tuesday, january 2, 2018 tuesday, january 2, 2018. An interactive map of the pacific crest trail pct complete with a statebystate breakdown, state maps, section highlights, length and highest elevation. Sierra cascades adventure cycling route network adventure. Pacific crest trials the trek appalachian trail, pacific. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the national trail systems act and the establishment of the pacific crest trail. The route passes within view of the white cone of mt.

Cycling the pacific crest trail on your bike lonely. He has assembled resources within a comprehensive website to help you plan your azt bikepacking adventure. The 2,392 mile sierra cascades bicycle route runs from sumas, washington to tecate, california. Official pacific crest trail book the pacific crest. I will probably track down a copy of the now out of print book by bil paul on the trail. Pacific crest trail, wilderness footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states.

If you have read any other books on the pct, this one will be a little different. The first part of the trail was quite dry, and you had to be careful to get water when you could find it. The pacific crest bicycle trail pcbt is a 2,500milelong, roadbased bicycle touring route from vancouver, british columbia, canada to tijuana, baja. Following up on his wildly popular guide to thruhiking the appalachian trail in appalachian trials, zach davis has teamed up with 2015 pct thruhiker carly moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepare for the pacific crest trail. This guide will prepare you for hiking and surviving this spectacular wilderness experience. Mileages, landmarks, facilities, resupply data, and essential trail information for the entire pacific crest trail, from mexico to canada by.

New sierra cascades bike route rolls through gorge, hood. Feb 18, 2019 every year the pacific crest trail pct receives thousands of hikers, adventurers, and nature seekers from all over the world. Erins hummingbirds chronicles her 20 pacific crest trail thruhike. The pct is about beautiful landscapes, among other things. It extends from north to southeast some 2,650 miles 4,265 km, from the border of canada near castle peak, northern washington, to the border of mexico near campo, california. I can have the book, tons of scanned maps to augment the book, as well as other books, etc. It was designed to closely parallel the pacific crest trail and the two trails cross 27 times as they pass through the states of washington, oregon, and california the pcbt passes through the north cascades national park. Of course, where the pacific crest trail really shines is in the glorious images of the trail and the majestic mountains, deserts and forests it passes through. This route is characterized by volcanoes, long stretches of forested countryside, busy towns, deserts, orchards and everything in between. Clarke, as a trail running from mexico to canada along the crest of the mountains in california, oregon, and. To say that the pacific crest trail is a long hike would be an understatement. The books latter halfnearly 150 pagespresents each of the 48 wilderness areas along the pacific crest. I am thruhiking the pacific crest trail because when i successfully thruhike the pacific crest trail, i will if i give up on the pacific crest trail, i will. Hikes on the pacific crest trail from the book and now.