How do you resupply on the PCT?

Resupply Strategy Pick up a package from a post office or hiker-friendly place along the trail (like a hotel or trail angel) that you’ve sent ahead to yourself. Get yourself a large enough meal to hold yourself over until the next town (some hikers are fond of doing this at the Cajon Pass McDonald’s).

Which is harder at or PCT?

Because of its steep climbs, the AT is considered to be physically more difficult than the PCT or CDT.

Is the PCT still open?

PCT and the Terminus remain open, but while construction is ongoing, vehicle access may be restricted.

Does the PCT go through towns?

The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles long (4,265 kilometers. Starting in Campo, a small town on the United States-Mexico border, it goes through California, Oregon, and Washington before reaching its northern terminus at the United States-Canada border in Manning Park, British Columbia.

Can you carry a gun on the PCT?

Carrying firearms is generally discouraged They could be turned against you or result in an accidental shooting and they are extra weight most PCT hikers find unnecessary. Horseback riders may consider firearms to put down injured and sick animals.

Where do I send resupply boxes PCT?

The places you’re going to want to mail your ten resupply boxes are (in geographical order from south to north): Warner Springs (Desert) – Mile 110 (#7) Kennedy Meadows (Sierra) – Mile 703 (#2) Sierra City (NorCal) – Mile 1,198 (#9)

When should I start PCT?

What’s the best time to start the Pacific Crest Trail? Most northbound thru-hikers start the PCT in mid-April through early May. Southbound hikers generally start in late June through early July. Many people want to start early.

What is the longest hike in the world?

The Great Trail
The Great Trail, formerly known as the Trans Canada Trail, runs for a rather daunting 14,912 miles (or 24,000km) and is currently the longest hiking trail in the world. There are also some stunning options elsewhere, travelling through Italy, Japan and even along the coast of England.

Will PCT be open in 2021?

Plan Ahead for Transportation Around Closures Each year, sections of the PCT are closed due to wildfire or other natural events. 2021 will not be an exception, and there are multiple closures in effect in Southern California due to last year’s wildfires.

How often do you resupply on the PCT?

Generally, you can buy food every 4-10 days and save the effort and cost of resupply boxes. We recommend spending your money in the communities along the trail, shipping to a small number of remote locations and keeping it simple. Resupply – what and how to eat – is full of highly personal decisions.

Has anyone died on the PCT?

Deaths on the PCT There are relatively few deaths on PCT thru-hikes, considering the number of hikers, and the main causes of death are heat exhaustion, falls, and drowning due to either misadventure or bad luck. There have been 15 deaths on the PCT since 1983.

Which is the best resupply point in Colorado?

This town of about 6,000 is home to Western Colorado University and styles itself as “Base Camp of the Rockies” for its many outdoor recreational opportunities. As befits a town of its size, it boasts a full range of services and is a popular resupply point for CT travelers.

Where is the best place to get resupply?

The Place at 276-475-3441, Crazy Larry’s at 276-274-3637, and Woodchuck Hostel, 406-407-1272 are just a handful of what’s available. With three outfitters in town plus a couple of grocers, an ample resupply is available here.

Where are the best resupply points on the Appalachian Trail?

If your food bag weighs more than ten pounds leaving north from Springer or Amicalola, you’re carrying more food than you will need to get to your first easy resupply point. Listed below are the best resupply points along the Appalachian Trail.

Where is the resupply point for the Colorado Trail?

As befits a town of its size, it boasts a full range of services and is a popular resupply point for CT travelers. Distance from the CT: Approx. 39 miles (total) northwest on Colorado Highway 114, which the Trail crosses near the junction of Segments 17 and 18, then west from where 114 intersects with U.S. Highway 50.