Pacific Crest Trail

by Schaffer, Jeffrey P.; Selters, Andy

• ISBN13: 9780899971131
• ISBN10: 089997113X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-03-01
• Publisher: Wilderness Pr

Table of Contents

Introductory Chapters
History of the PCT	p. 1
Planning Your PCT Hike	p. 7
What to Expect	p. 7
Weather	p. 9
Logistics for the Long Distance Backpacker	p. 10
Hypothermia	p. 16
Outdoor Courtesy	p. 19
Land-use Regulations	p. 20
Border Crossing	p. 22
Government Administrative Headquarters	p. 23
Forgotten Anything? (Checklist)	p. 24
PCT Natural History	p. 25
Introduction	p. 25
Geology	p. 26
Biology	p. 29
Using This Guide	p. 37
Twelve Hiking Chapters	p. 37
Pre-Hike Information	p. 37
Route Description	p. 39
The Topographic Maps	p. 40
Text and Map Cross References	p. 40
Following the Trail	p. 41
Oregon-Washington PCT Mileage Table	p. 42
Trail Chapters
Highway 96 to Interstate 5	p. 45
Interstate 5 to Highway 140	p. 67
Highway 140 to Highway 138	p. 87
Highway 138 to Highway 58	p. 113
Highway 58 to Highway 242	p. 135
Highway 242 to Highway 35	p. 157
Highway 35 to Interstate 84	p. 185
Highway 14 to Highway 12	p. 205
Highway 12 to Interstate 90	p. 241
Interstate 90 to Highway 2	p. 267
Highway 2 to Highway 20	p. 285
Highway 20 to Highway 3	p. 315
Recommended Reading and Source Books	p. 331
Index	p. 333
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