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The Pacific Crest Trail (commonly referred to as the PCT, and occasionally designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) is a long-distance mountain hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail's southern terminu...
Sand to Snow National Monument features thirty miles of the world famous Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, the area is a favorite for camping, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, photography, wildlife viewing, and even skiing.
This short and easy trail is a great start for beginners or those new to the PCT. With 3.6 miles and total elevation gain of 750, this trail is relatively flat with only moderate incline. Hiking south from the Kitchen Creek parking area, the trail takes travelers to the top of the falls for great views of the valley before descending down a social trail to the bottom....
This short and easy segment offers nice views of the surrounding cities with little incline or elevation change (550 gain if walking uphill from Kitchen Creek and downhill if walking from Fred Canyon). The shorter distance make it great for a half day hike and perfect for families or beginning hikers. For those looking for an introduction to the PCT, this trail is bes...
Hike North on the PCT from the PCT parking area at Lake Morena for roughly 4 miles until reaching Cottonwood Creek bridge. This marks the halfway point. This 8 mile round trip offers moderate climbing with an elevation change of 1042 feet and steady rolling hills throughout. During the hike, travelers can expect minor sun cover and views of dense chaparral and Scrub O...
The start of the PCT trail heading north from the Border Monument to Lake Morena is an extremely strenuous hike. This all-day endeavor offers minimal shade with weather that is often harsh (high heat). However, if looking for an adventure, this hike offers great exercise and viewpoints with inclines of 2814 feet and elevation loss of 2701, taking travelers weaving up ...
This fantastic day long hike is roughly 11 miles and boasts some of the best views in San Diego. Though the actual trail up to Kwaaymii Point is only .5 miles, the trail itself is both historical (once being home to the Kwaaymii Indian Tribe) and well worth it, featuring live oaks, black oaks and Jeffrey Pines. Panoramic views of the Anza-Borrego Desert to the East, a...
The Sunrise National Scenic Byway is a small section of the Pacific Crest Trail ("PCT"). This section of trail was actually the pre-1975 Sunrise Highway. It was once an old roadbed that was chiseled into the cliff. This was once a very narrow and dangerous drive with a steep drop directly below you.
Donohue Pass is a high mountain pass on the boundary between Yosemite National Park and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Its elevation is 11,066 feet (3,373 m). It is situated between Mount Lyell and Donohue Peak. The John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail both transverse the pass. Following the John Muir Trail, the pass is 6.3 miles (10.1 km) from Thousand Island Lak...
The 4.5 miles round-trip hike starts in Whitewater Preserve and goes along the Pacific Crest Trail To Red Dome. It's an elevaction gain of a little over 400 feet.
Dogs are allowed on the trail.
The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) is a 1200-mile hiking trail running from the Continental Divide in Montana to the Pacific Ocean on Washington’s Olympic Coast. Along the way, the PNT crosses three national parks, seven national forests, two other national scenic trails, and against the grain of several mountain ranges, including the Continental Divide, Whitefis...
The Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument is a group of unorganized, mostly unincorporated United States Pacific Island territories managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the Interior. These remote refuges are "the most widespread collection of marine- and terrestrial-life protected areas on the planet under a single coun...
The Pacific Rim Highway is a 150-km, two-hour drive across Vancouver Island from Parksville in the east to Tofino on the west Pacific Coast winds through ancient forest, mountain range and lakes.
British Columbia Highway 4, known locally as the Alberni Highway to the east of Port Alberni and the Pacific Rim Highway to the west, is the longest east-west main vehicle ro...
Packraft and trail boat are colloquial terms for a small, portable inflatable boat designed for use in all bodies of water, including technical whitewater and ocean bays and fjords. A packraft is designed to be light enough to be carried for extended distances. Along with its propulsion system (collapsable paddles or lightweight oars) and safety equipment (PFD, clothi...
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