Discover the best PCT sections for a day hike or weekend jaunt
The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail traverses the “high road” from Mexico to Canada through three states. In this Southern California guide, local David Money Harris describes 31 day hikes and overnight treks on the PCT near
San Diego;
in the
San Jacinto, San Bernardino,
and
San Gabriel Mountains;
and in the
southern Sierra Nevada.
Enjoy sweeping vistas, outstanding wildflowers, rugged ridges, and much more. Hikes range from a 4-mile adventure with amazing views of the Anza-Borrego Desert to a 35-mile trek following the headwaters of the Mojave River through the San Bernardino Mountains down to a remote hot spring.
This handy guide includes:
trail maps and elevation profiles
ratings for scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, and accessibility for children
driving directions to trailheads and GPS waypoints for key locations
permit and fee information
details about what to expect on the trail