After crossing the Columbia River, the PCT climbs quickly out of the Columbia Gorge before winding around the stratovolcanoes of the Central Cascades. Some, like Mount Hood, are covered in glaciers, while others, like Three Fingered Jack, feature jagged peaks carved by ancient, now-vanished glaciers. This section runs primarily through remote forests and vast wilderness areas.
Highlights:
🏞 Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
🌋 Mark O. Hatfield, Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, and Three Sisters Wilderness Areas
The PCT by the numbers:
✅ 4,265 km from Canada to Mexico
✅ 6 national parks, 25 national forests, and 48 wilderness areas
✅ Volcanic Cascade Mountains, snow-capped Sierra Nevada, Mojave and Sonoran deserts
Each map guide includes:
🗺 Detailed maps (scale 1 inch = 1 mile)
📍 Elevation profiles with distances between campsites and trail access
💧 Refueling, safety, and GPS navigation information
✅ Compact, waterproof, and durable format, more practical than folded maps
Ideal for all hikers, from the casual walker to the thru-hiker covering the entire trail.
ISBN/EAN : 9781566957106
Publication date: 2020
Language(s): English
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