Pacific Crest Trail

The PCT can be broken into segments – Southern California, the High Sierras, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. In Southern California, the PCT passes through the Mojave Desert over a mix of flat and mountainous terrain. As you enter the High Sierras, have your bug and bear spray ready. Wildlife thrives in this region of granite giants and glacial valleys. In Northern California, the landscape is a bit lower and milder and you’ll pass by the iconic Mt. Shasta, as you transition into the Cascades. In Oregon, flatter trails and mountain lakes make for a refreshing break before the grand finale – Washington. Washington has some of the highest mountains in the Cascade Range, meaning the climbs and views are equally epic.