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Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

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ORIENTATION

Start // Southern Terminus: Campo, CA, USA

End // Northern Terminus: Manning Park, BC, Canada

Distance // 2650 miles (4265km)

Getting there // San Diego is the closest airport to the southern terminus,

Vancouver to the northern.

When to go (earliest recommended start dates) // Northbound, 15 April;

southbound, 1 July

What to take // Overnight backpacking gear; sleeping bag rated to at least

-10°C (14°F); ice axe and crampons if in the Sierras or Washington before July;

extra sun protection and water in the desert.

Maps and apps // Maps from www.pctmap.net and apps Halfmile’s PCT and

Guthook’s Pacific Crest Trail Guide.

More info // Pacific Crest Trail Association: www.pcta.org

Things to know // Download a report providing near real-time status of water

sources in the desert at pctwater.com.

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