PCT 2025
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The final state: walking into Washington
Cascade Locks to ~Trout Lake. Miles 2,150 – 2,239. Days 105 – 108. At Cascade Locks, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Columbia River on the Bridge of the Gods and enters Washington, the final state on the PCT. From… Continue reading
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Chasing waterfalls and PCT Days festival
~Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks. Miles 2,099 – 2,150. Days 101 – 104. After Mount Hood, the Pacific Crest Trail drops dramatically. The trail reaches its lowest point at Cascade Locks, a mere 140 feet above sea level. Here, the… Continue reading
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Just walking around volcanoes and day 100 on trail!
Mackenzie Pass (Sisters) to ~Timberline Lodge. Miles 1,985 – 2,099. Days 96 – 100. Between MacKenzie Pass and Timberline Lodge, the Pacific Crest Trail skirts around the edges of several large volcanoes. First, Three Finger Jack, then Mount Jefferson, and… Continue reading
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Loving Oregon: butterflies, wildflowers, lakes, snow, lava fields, and more!
~Crater Lake to MacKenzie Pass (Sisters). Miles 1,841 – 1,985. Days 90 – 95. After Crater Lake, PCT hikers find themselves in some of the flattest portions of the PCT so far, with minimal daily climbing and gradual ascents and… Continue reading
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Rainy days heading into Crater Lake National Park!
Ashland to ~Crater lake. Miles 1,720 – 1,841. Days 86 – 89. Beyond Ashland, the Pacific Crest Trail makes its way through forests and along ridges all the way to Crater Lake National Park. Here, many thru-hikers opt to take… Continue reading
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Hiking into Oregon on the PCT on chaffed feet
~Seiad Valley to Ashland. Miles 1,660 – 1720. Days 82 – 85. The climb out of Seiad Valley is a challenging one. Hikers gain about 5,000 feet in elevation climbing back up into the mountains. The trail crosses a few… Continue reading
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Almost out of California and crossing a fresh burn area
~Etna to ~Seiad Valley. Mile 1,609 – 1,660. Days 80-81. Past the Etna Summit Trailhead, the Pacific Crest Trail continues following rocky ridges with stunning views. Notably, the trail passes near the Marble Mountains – silvery-white rock outcrops that jut… Continue reading
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Northern California mountains and staying with a trail angel in an off-grid cabin
~Interstate Highway 5 to ~Etna. Miles 1,500 to 1,609. Days 75 – 79. The Pacific Crest Trail climbs up dramatically from the interstate 5 corridor, gaining thousands of feet in elevation. This section includes some of the most scenic mountains… Continue reading
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Views of Mt Shasta, unburned forest, and lots of wildlife
Burney to ~Interstate Highway 5. Miles 1,413 – 1,500. Days 72 – 74. After Burney, the Pacific Crest Trail passes near Burney Falls State Park. It then climbs up into conifer-covered mountains. The trail winds up and down, often following… Continue reading
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Crossing Lassen Volcanic National Park and a heat wave on Hat Creek Rim
Chester to Burney. Mile 1,333 to 1,413. Days 67 to 71. The massive Dixie Fire burn area continues well past Chester and into Lassen Volcanic National Park. Over twenty miles of the Pacific Crest Trail are within the park boundary.… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 