Northern California
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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
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Wildflower ridge walks and a 4th of July side quest
South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City. Miles 1,091 – 1,196. Days 57 – 61. To thru-hikers, South Lake Tahoe marks the end of the Sierras and the beginning of a whole new section of the PCT: Northern California or “NorCal”.… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 