Along the way, the PCT traverses some of the most scenic land in the US, including 25 national forests, 7 national parks, and 34 wilderness areas. The trail can be divided into 5 regions:

Southern California – Mile 0 to 702: The first section is primarily marked by desert extremes. Highs occasionally rise above 100 degrees with lows potentially below freezing. Highlights include climbing over 9000 ft in the San Jacinto Mountains, crossing part of the Mojave Desert, and traversing the Tehachapi Mountains.

Central California – Mile 702 to 1197: The Sierra Nevada Mountains. Some of the highest and most beautiful country in the lower 48. The trail climbs over 13,000 ft at Forester Pass and gets close enough to Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft) for a day hike to the summit. This section traverses Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

Northern California – Mile 1197 to 1699: In this section, the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada give way to lower mountains of the Southern Cascades. Highlights in this section include Lassen Volcanic National Park, Burney Falls, the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

Oregon – Mile 1699 to 2155: This section is dominated by the numerous volcanoes making up the Cascade range. Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, the Three Sisters along with Crater Lake National Park are all impressive formations along this section of trail. Forests in this section get thicker and shadier thanks to the increased rain fall.

Washington – Mile 2155 to 2660: The final section of trail is marked by thick forests and steep, craggy mountains. This section can be one of the toughest even for well seasoned hikers. Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and the Glacier Peak Wilderness are many of the highlights along the way.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Julian to Idyllwild

Camped at the Warner Springs community center.  They were shut down the day after I left.  A disgruntled local complained about the center selling food without proper permits.  
              Sweet sweet water!
This desert trail is no joke.  Super hot and dry.  There no water anywhere.
But when there isn't off trail and a ways away.
I took about 2 liters here.  I could see the mosquito larva in it.  It was the worst water I think I ever drank.  It was rank.  It reeked of sulfur and tasted like it too.  
Umbrellas are a prized possession out here.
Waves and waves of mountains out here
Sababa taking a siesta.
 That siesta was cut short by a rattlesnake !  Came right down the hill out of nowhere.
Often times you can see the trail ahead of you.  It just snakes all around these hills.
Trail Angel mikes property.  He had everything a hiker needs and wants. He said they fill this tank three times a week.
                   Very welcoming
The heat got the best of Sababa.  I was happy to have a cold beer and a chair in the shade. 
He had a little shack we slept in. 
Huge hiker box.  That's where the beer was.
          Cooler with beer and sodas!
The trail leaving Mikes property.
              Waves of mountains!!!
A water cache in a very dry section.  No natural water for 20 miles.
              High mountain desert
Some kind of ribbon snake.  There a bunch of these.  This guy was about 5ft long.
Hitching into Idyllwild.
Migrating through town.  Looking for a spot to eat and a spot to sleep.
We found a cabin for $15 a person!!!  A living room, two beds and a full kitchen!!!  That's Nell.  She's from a village near Manchester.
Sababa resting a sore ankle.
This was nicer than some apartments I've had.
Simon making Bolognese for dinner.
Making the meatballs.
Complete with some wine.  
Crushed it!  Had it for breakfast the next day too.
Icing the shin splints with a James Bond marathon.
          Folk art.
Going up this the next day. Mt San Juacinto.  10,040 ft I think.




























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