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DescriptionMile NB Elev MapHalfmile's Pacific Crest Trail Notes - Campo to Tuolumne Meadows

Mile SB

Driving directions to the Southern Terminus of the PCTAt the intersection of Hwy 94 and Forest Gate Rd in Campo drive SE on paved Forest GateRd (across the highway from the Trading Post Market & Liquor). Mileage is the distancesouth from Hwy 94:4/10 mile - pass the Juvenile Ranch Facility6/10 mile - continue S on the unpaved road9/10 mile - continue past the Castle Rock Ranch, the unpaved road curves to the left aroundthe ranch property1 mile - turn right at the fork of unpaved roads, follow the fence line S uphill1.2 miles - continue S under the high voltage line, the US border wall and PCT monumentare visible in the distance1.6 miles - arrive at the Southern Terminus of the PCT at the US-Mexico Border

-0.0 2,918 1012p132652.6

Mexican Border, Southern Terminus of the PCT, trail register is behind the monument.[MexBorder]

0.0 2,918 1012p132652.6

Juvenile Ranch facility, faucet behind sign.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after the Juvenile Ranch may be the Lake MorenaCampground in 18.7 miles. Check the pctwater.com for current water information. [WR001]

1.2 2,625 1012p132651.4

PCT joins paved Forest Gate Road for 2/10 mile. [RD0001]1.2 2,625 1012p132651.4

Campo is a small town on the PCT with a small store, pay phone, weekday sdmts.com busservice, and a post office [619-478-5466].-------Campo Post Office [open M-F 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-4:30, Sa 9:30-12]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryCampo, CA 91906 [PO0001]

1.4 2,574 1012p132651.2

PCT departs paved Forrest Gate Road on a trail. [RD0001B]1.4 2,586 1012p132651.2

Trading Post, small store in Campo, 2/10 mile E of PCT. [TradingPost]1.4 2,546 1012p132651.2

Highway 94 [Hwy94]2.3 2,470 1012p132650.3

Railroad tracks [RR0003]3.0 2,464 1012p132649.6

Creeklet [WR004]4.4 2,374 1012p132648.2

Campsite in a dry meadow [CS0005]4.6 2,378 1012p132648.0

Pipe gate [GT0005]4.8 2,413 1012p132647.8

Pipe gate [GT0009]8.8 3,355 1012p132643.8

Unpaved jeep road [RD0009]8.8 3,341 1012p132643.8

Pipe gate [GT0009B]8.8 3,361 1012p132643.8

Unpaved jeep road [RD0009B]9.0 3,343 1012p132643.6


Pipe gate [GT0012]11.8 3,292 1012p132640.8

Pipe gate [GT0012B]12.5 3,141 1012p132640.1

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Mile SB

New for 2020: NFS Closure Order # 02-20-02 requires a PCT Long-Distance permit todisperse camp along the PCT from 3/1/20 - 5/31/20 in the Descanso Ranger District withinthe Cleveland National Forest (about PCT miles 13.8 - 52.6). If you do not have aninteragency PCT Long-Distance permit, "Camping outside of a developed campground withinone-half mile of the PCT" could result in up to a $5,000 fine and/or 6 month imprisonment.Developed campgrounds are at mile 20 (Lake Morena), mile 26 (Boulder Oaks), mile 32.6(Cibbets Flat), mile 41.5 (Burnt Rancheria), and mile 47.5 (Mt Laguna CG). For more info:http://bit.ly/pctdescanso-------The Descanso Ranger District within the Cleveland National Forest appears to begin justnorth of the large high voltage powerline (AKA Sunrise Powerlink) that runs along the southside of Hauser Canyon. Dispersed camping in Cleveland NF (when/where allowed) requiresa permit. Note that in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area (about miles 41 - 52.6)dispersed camping is not allowed, even more than one-half mile from the PCT.

13.8 1012p132638.8

Large high voltage powerline (AKA Sunrise Powerlink). [PL0014]13.8 2,980 1012p132638.8

PCT joins unpaved South Boundary Rd for 3/10 mile. Pass an unpaved and unsigned roadon your left. Do not take this dead-end road. Continue another 3/10 mile to where the PCTdeparts South Boundary Rd on a trail with a PCT sign, near a yellow sign in Spanishcautioning travelers. [RD0014]

14.0 2,939 1012p132638.6

Powerline [PL0014B]14.2 2,911 1012p132638.4

PCT departs unpaved South Boundary Rd. [RD0015]14.7 2,831 1012p132637.9

Hauser Creek, often dry, several campsites W of trail. Nearby unpaved Hauser Creek road isblocked to vehicle traffic. [WRCS015]

15.4 2,317 1012p132637.2

Cottonwood Creek below Lake Morena, follow dirt road 1.6 miles W of PCT. [WACS016]15.4 1,8252637.2

Trailhead parking near Lake Morena Campground. PCT joins paved Lake Shore Drive for2/10 mile N. Campground office is 3/10 mile NW on Lake Morena Drive. Lake Morena Villagewith small store/deli nearby.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Lake Morena Campground may be the faucetat the Juvenile Ranch facility in 18.7 miles. Check pctwater.com for the latest waterinformation. [LakeMorenaCG]

20.0 3,074 1012p122632.6

Oak Shore Grocery, small store w/ deli, 4/10 mile SE of PCT in Lake Morena Village.-------Lake Morena Village has weekday sdmts.com bus service.-----[Resupply Rating: C-, but all you need for the 21 miles to Mt Laguna, especially if you pick upa sandwich or two from the deli. -HM] [OakShoreGro]

20.0 3,114 1012p122632.6

PCT departs paved Lake Shore Drive on a trail. [RD0020]20.2 3,055 1012p122632.4

Pipe gate [GT0021]20.6 3,050 1012p122632.0

Cottonwood Creek Bridge, usually dry. [WR024]24.1 3,065 1012p122628.5

Cottonwood Creek bed [WR026]25.5 3,107 1012p122627.1

Boulder Oaks Campground, outhouse, water, picnic tables. [BoulderOakCG]26.0 3,183 1012p122626.6

Interstate Highway 8 [Hwy8]26.6 3,145 1012p122626.0

Kitchen Creek Falls, 2/10 mile N of PCT mile 28.6. [KitchenCrFalls]28.6 3,635 1012p122624.0

Pipe gate [GT0030]29.7 3,910 1012p122622.9

Kitchen Creek Rd, paved, pipe gate E of road. [RD0030]30.2 3,995 1012p122622.4

Seasonal Yellow Rose Spring, 4/10 mile N on Kitchen Creek Rd, often has water early in thehiking season, good camping if you don't mind the nearby (but seldom used) road.[WRCS030]

30.2 3,842 1012p122622.4

Fred Canyon, usually dry, campsite W of trail. [WRCS032]32.0 4,210 1012p112620.6



Mile SB

Cibbets Flat Campground, 8/10 mile NW of PCT, water, outhouse, picnic tables. [CibbetsCG]32.6 4,155 1012p112620.0

Unpaved Fred Canyon Rd, access to Cibbets Flat Campground.-------In May 2009 a Marine helicopter crashed near here. Munitions carried by the helicopter werescattered as a result of the crash. Signs warn hikers to stay on trail because of a safetyhazard from unexploded military ordinances in this area. [RD0033]

32.6 4,409 1012p112620.0

Campsite by large oak tree. [CS0036]36.1 5,292 1012p112616.5

Long Canyon [WR037]36.9 5,195 1012p112615.7

Campsite near Long Creek. [CS0037]37.1 5,247 1012p112615.5

Campsite among the dead trees. [CS0038]37.6 5,437 1012p112615.0

Long Canyon Creek ford [WR038]37.7 5,441 1012p112614.9

Trail junction to Lower Morris Meadow Spring [TR0039]38.8 5,889 1012p112613.8

Lower Morris Meadow, spring, campsite, 3/10 mile NW of PCT. [WRCS039]38.8 5,829 1012p112613.8

Red Tail Roost volunteer center, parking, outhouse, 4/10 mile W of PCT. [RedTailRoost]40.5 5,980 1012p112612.1

Dispersed camping not allowed in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area (about miles 41 -52.6).

41.0 5,815 1012p112611.6

Burnt Rancheria Campground, water, showers, [usually open mid-April to October].[BurntRanchCG]

41.5 5,936 1012p112611.1

Mount Laguna, 4/10 mile W of PCT, nearby store, lodge [Lagunamountain.com, 619-473-8533], restaurant and a Post Office [619-473-8341].-------The Laguna Mountain Lodge and store accepts resupply packages [$5] sent by USPS orUPS. Include Name, ETA, and Phone # on your package.Laguna Mountain Lodge USPS Address:(Your Name)c/o Laguna Mountain LodgePO Box 146Mount Laguna, CA 91948---Laguna Mountain Lodge UPS Address:(Your Name)c/o Laguna Mountain Lodge10678 Sunrise HwyMount Laguna, CA 91948-----Mount Laguna Post Office [M-F 12-4, Sa 9-11]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryMount Laguna, CA 91948-----[Resupply Rating: C, for a lighter carry ship a box here for the 68 miles to Warner Springs -HM] [PO0041]

41.5 5,916 1012p112611.1

Trail junction to Burnt Ranchera Campground and the community of Mount Laguna.[TR0041]

41.5 5,955 1012p112611.1

Burnt Rancheria CG drinking fountain. [WR042]42.1 5,971 1012p112610.5

Desert View Picnic Area, outhouse, water, picnic table. [WR043]42.6 5,956 1012p112610.0

Cross a paved road, just N of WR043. [RD0043]42.8 5,981 1012p102609.8

Cross another paved road. [RD0043b]43.4 5,915 1012p102609.2

Big Laguna trail junction [BigLagunaTr]44.4 5,897 1012p102608.2

Foster Point trail junction [FosterPtTr]46.4 5,735 1012p102606.2



Mile SB

Observation deck, trailside bench, access to Mount Laguna Campground 7/10 mile SW.Follow paved Sunrise Highway 2/10 mile S to the campground entrance road. [Deck0048]

47.5 5,422 1012p102605.1

Mount Laguna Campground, 7/10 mile SW of PCT, fee, coin-operated showers, water, openyear round. [LagunaCG]

47.5 5,510 1012p102605.1

Noble Canyon trail junction. [NobleCynTr]48.7 5,433 1012p102603.9

GART faucet, 1/10 mile W of PCT. [WR049]48.7 5,431 1012p102603.9

Garnet Peak trail junction. [GarnetPkTr]50.2 5,491 1012p102602.4

Pioneer Mail Picnic Area, outhouse.---Dispersed camping not allowed in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area (about miles 41 -52.6)-------New for 2020: NFS Closure Order # 02-20-02 requires a PCT Long-Distance permit todisperse camp along the PCT from 3/1/20 - 5/31/20 in the Descanso Ranger District withinthe Cleveland National Forest (about PCT miles 13.8 - 52.6). If you do not have aninteragency PCT Long-Distance permit, "Camping outside of a developed campground withinone-half mile of the PCT" could result in up to a $5,000 fine and/or 6 month imprisonment.Developed campgrounds are at mile 20 (Lake Morena), mile 26 (Boulder Oaks), mile 32.6(Cibbets Flat), mile 41.5 (Burnt Rancheria), and mile 47.5 (Mt Laguna CG). For more info:http://bit.ly/pctdescanso [WR053]

52.6 5,274 1012p102600.0

Campsite in boulder field. [CS0056]55.9 5,201 1012p102596.7

Sunrise Trailhead Junction. [SunriseTr]59.5 4,996 1012p102593.1

Sunrise Trailhead, outhouse, camping in the open field, water 5/10 mile W of PCT mile 59.5.Can be very windy camping at this location. [WRCS059]

59.5 4,996 1012p102593.1

Mason Valley fire tank, 75 yards E of PCT [usually dry]. [WR062]62.4 4,698 1012p92590.2

Mason Valley Truck Trail. [RD0062]62.4 4,694 1012p92590.2

Campsite near dry creekbed just S of Chariot Cyn Rd. [CS0064]63.7 3,864 1012p92588.9

Seasonal creek crossing Chariot Canyon Rd, shade, 8/10 mile N of PCT mile 63.7 [2/10 mileN of the State Park boundary sign]. [WR064A]

63.7 3,661 1012p92588.9

Chariot Canyon Fire Tank, 1.2 miles N of PCT. [WR064B]63.7 3,611 1012p92588.9

Seasonal Chariot Canyon Spring, 1.4 miles N of PCT, spring is on the W side of the roadhidden from view by several large oak trees. [WR064C]

63.7 3,491 1012p92588.9

PCT joins Chariot Canyon Rd. [RD0064]63.7 3,857 1012p92588.9

PCT departs Chariot Canyon Rd. [RD0064b]64.1 4,084 1012p92588.5

Pipe gate [GT0068]68.4 3,648 1012p92584.2

Rodriguez Spur fire tank, campsite.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after the Rodriguez Spur fire tank may be BarrelSpring in 32.7 miles. This water source was once reliable, but has gone dry sometimes in2016 & 2017, check the pctwater.com for current water information. [WRCS068]

68.4 3,653 1012p92584.2

Small campsite N of trail. [CS0073]73.4 3,132 1012p92579.2

Pipe gate [GT0076]75.6 2,370 1012p92577.0

Scissors Crossing, junction of Hwy 78 and S-2. [WRCS077]77.0 2,278 1012-92575.6



Mile SB

Julian is a small hiker-friendly town 12 miles W of the PCT on Hwy 78 with a grocery store,motels, pay phone, restaurants, occasional sdmts.com bus service, and a post office [760-765-3648].-------Julian Post Office [M-F 9-4, Sa 10-12]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryJulian, CA 92036

77.3 2575.3

The Stagecoach Trails RV Park [stagecoachtrails.com, 760-765-3765] with water, smallstore, pool, showers, and occasional sdmts.com bus service, is 4 miles SE of the PCT onHwy S2.

77.3 2575.3

Highway 78, near Scissors Crossing. Julian is 12 miles W on Highway 78, the StagecoachTrails RV Park is 4 miles SE of the PCT on S2. [Hwy78]

77.3 2,261 1012p92575.3

Campsite in sandy dry creek bed [CS0079]79.4 2,974 1012p82573.2

Small bivy campsite, view. [BV0080]79.7 2,962 1012p82572.9

Bivy campsite in a wash. [BV0080B]79.9 3,000 1012p82572.7

Small sandy campsite under dry waterfall, another campsite in the wash below. [CS0080C]80.4 3,066 1012p82572.2

Several small campsites in wash below the trail. [CS0082]81.6 3,074 1012p82571.0

Small campsite next to trail, view. [CS0082B]82.4 3,166 1012p82570.2

Small bivy campsite in a gully. [BV0085]84.5 3,309 1012p82568.1

Small campsite next to trail. [CS0085B]84.7 3,286 1012p82567.9

Large campsite, better than campsites in the burn area 200 feet before. [CS0085C]85.4 3,289 1012p82567.2

Several campsites on saddle of ridge. [CS0086]86.0 3,363 1012p82566.6

Pipe gate, 1st gate N of Hwy 78. [GT0086]86.0 3,364 1012p82566.6

Many campsites along wide dry creekbed. [CS0087]86.6 3,237 1012p82566.0

Pipe gate, 2nd gate N of Highway 78. [GT0088]88.2 3,605 1012p82564.4

Several small campsites, view. [CS0088]88.2 3,596 1012p82564.4

Small bivy campsite. [BV0089]88.6 3,608 1012p82564.0

Small bivy campsite, view. [BV0089B]88.8 3,568 1012p82563.8

Small trailside bivy campsite. [BV0090]89.7 3,459 1012p82562.9

Abandoned jeep road, cleared and used as a firebreak in 2012. [RD0090]90.4 3,462 1012p82562.2

Pipe gate, 3rd gate N of Hwy 78. [GT0091]91.2 3,559 1012p82561.4

3rd gate water cache location, 3/10 mile E of PCT mile 91.2. [WR091]91.2 3,421 1012p82561.4

Underground cistern, 6/10 mile E of PCT mile 91.2. [WR091B]91.2 3,353 1012p82561.4

Several small campsites 100 ft N of the 3rd gate, possible shade from bushes, junction withtrail to water cache and underground water cistern E of the PCT. [CS091]

91.2 3,550 1012p82561.4


Small campsite [CS0093]93.2 4,036 1012p82559.4

Pipe gate, 4th gate N of Highway 78. [GT0094]93.8 4,141 1012p82558.8

Several small campsites on small ridge, may be hidden from trail by brush. [CS0094]94.4 4,296 1012p82558.2





Mile SB

Billy Goat's cave, very small cave, W side of trail. [BGCave]96.1 4,359 1012p72556.5

The small community of Ranchita can be seen 3 miles to the NE. [RanchitaView]96.4 4,351 1012p72556.2

Pipe gate, 5th gate N of Hwy 78. [GT0101]100.5 3,667 1012p72552.1

Pipe gate, 6th gate N of Hwy 78. [GT0101B]100.6 3,665 1012p72552.0

Pipe gate, 7th gate N of Highway 78. [GT0101C]100.6 3,640 1012p72552.0

Barrel Spring, trough, shade, and campsites. Watch for Poison Oak.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Barrel Spring may be the Rodriguez fire tankin 32.7 miles. Check the pctwater.com for current information.-------The Barrel Spring source is 330 ft southbound on the PCT, then follow the unmarked trail W,uphill 150 feet. [WRCS101]

101.1 3,482 1012p72551.5

Road S22, Montezuma Valley Rd, paved. [RD0101]101.2 3,453 1012p72551.4

Spring-fed cattle trough, 2/10 mile E of PCT. [WR104]104.1 3,391 1012p72548.5

Round concrete trough, 2/10 mile W of PCT. [WR105]104.4 3,292 1012p72548.2

San Ysidro Creek [WRCS105B]105.0 3,354 1012p72547.6

Large metal water tank, two cattle troughs, 2/10 mi S of PCT. [WR106B]106.1 3,393 1012p72546.5

Eagle Rock [EagleRock]106.2 3,524 1012p72546.4

Spring-fed metal trough, 3/10 mile N of PCT. [WR106]106.7 3,530 1012p72545.9

Canada Verde [WR108]107.9 3,335 1012p72544.7

Large beach-like campsite [CS0109]109.0 3,083 1012p72543.6

Pipe gate [GT0109]109.2 3,077 1012p72543.4

Pipe gate [GT0109B]109.3 3,064 1012p72543.3

Warner Springs is a very small community 1.2 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 79 with a hiker-friendly community center, resort, golf course, occasional sdmts.com bus service, and postoffice [760-782-3166].-------The Warner Springs Ranch Resort [warnerspringsranchresort.com, 760-782-4200] hasreopened following bankruptcy several years ago. The resort has new owners, see web sitefor the latest updates.-----The Warner Springs Community Resource Center [760-782-0670; about 100 yards E of thePCT at the first crossing of Highway 79] has been very hiker-friendly the past few yearsoffering hikers water, computer use, WiFi, charging stations, camping, food, and a small butsurprisingly well stocked hiker resupply store.-----Warner Springs Post Office [M-F 8-11 & 11:30-4, Sa 8-1:30]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryWarner Springs, CA 92086-----[Warner Springs Community Resource Center Resupply Rating: C, double check before youstart your hike, the Community Center may have lease issues for 2020. If the CommunityCenter is not open in 2020, ship a box here. -HM]

109.5 3,045 1012p72543.1

Highway 79, first crossing, small community of Warner Springs 1.2 miles NE. [Hwy79]109.5 3,045 1012p72543.1

Private campground [PrivateCG]111.1 2,926 1012p72541.5

Hwy 79, 2nd crossing, Agua Caliente Creek. [Hwy79B]111.4 2,929 1012p72541.2

Agua Caliente Creek, just past picnic tables. [WR113]112.6 2,990 1012p62540.0

Agua Caliente Creek [WR115]114.7 3,189 1012p62537.9



Mile SB

Campsite on E side of Agua Caliente Creek [CS0115]115.0 3,235 1012p62537.6

Agua Caliente Creek, last crossing. [WR115B]115.5 3,326 1012p62537.1

Unmarked spur trail going 100 yards S to Lost Creek Road. [TR0118]117.9 4,077 1012p62534.7

100 yard spur trail from Lost Creek Rd to the PCT. [TR0118b]117.9 4,028 1012p62534.7

Lost Valley Road, abandoned road. [LostValleyRd]118.6 4,189 1012p62534.0

Lost Valley Spring, 2/10 mile N of PCT. [WR120]119.6 4,349 1012p62533.0

Several small campsites among the boulders. [CS0124]123.8 5,020 1012p62528.8

Spur trail to Mike Herrera's place. [TR0127]126.9 5,112 1012p62525.7

Water tank, 2/10 mile E of PCT mile. [WR127B]127.3 5,079 1012p62525.3

Chihuahua Valley Rd, unpaved. [WR127]127.3 5,057 1012p62525.3

Several campsites on the high ridge near Combs Peak. [CS0129]129.2 5,592 1012p62523.4

Pipe gate [GT0134]134.4 4,118 1012p52518.2

Pipe gate [GT0136]136.2 3,733 1012p52516.4

Tule Canyon Creek [WR137]136.5 3,593 1012p52516.1

Tule Spring, 3/10 mile E of PCT.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Tule Spring may be the Paradise Cafe in 14.9miles. [WR137B]

137.0 3,481 1012p52515.6

Upaved Tule Canyon Truck Trail [RD0137]137.0 3,620 1012p52515.6

Guzzler cistern [WR140]139.5 3,569 1012p52513.1

Coyote Canyon Rd, unpaved. [RD0140]139.7 3,510 1012p52512.9

Nance Canyon, seasonal creek, several sandy beach-like campsites downstream from trailcrossing. [WRCS140B]

140.2 3,347 1012p52512.4

Unpaved Table Mountain Truck Trail, trail gate. [RD0143]143.1 4,086 1012p52509.5

Several campsites among huge boulders. [CS0144]144.0 4,312 1012p52508.6

Table Mountain Truck Trail, unpaved, 2nd crossing. [RD0147]147.0 4,909 1012p42505.6

The small town of Anza [5.8 miles SW of the Paradise Valley Cafe on Hwy 371] has a store,ATM, payphone, restaurants, pharmacy, and a post office [951-763-2074].-------Anza Post Office [open M-F 9-4, Sa 10-1]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryAnza, CA 92539

151.9 1012p42500.7

Highway 74, Idyllwild is 13.5 miles NW on Hwy 74, then 4.5 miles N on Hwy 243. The smalltown of Anza is 1 mile W on Hwy 74, then 5.8 miles SW on Hwy 371. [Hwy74]

151.9 4,924 1012p42500.7

Paradise Valley Cafe [theparadisevalleycafe.com, 951-659-3663], good burgers, water spigotoutside, 1 mile W of PCT on Hwy 74. Hours may vary seasonally.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Paradise Cafe may be Tule Spring in 14.9miles.-------The Paradise Valley Cafe usually accepts hiker resupply packages via USPS, UPS & FedEx.Include ETA on your Package.(Your Name)c/o Paradise Valley Cafe61721 State Highway 74Mountain Center, CA 92561 [WR152]

151.9 4,792 1012p42500.7



Mile SB

Shady campsite [CS0156]155.9 5,182 1012p42496.7

Campsite [CS0157]157.4 5,671 1012p42495.2

Gate, fence. [GT0158]158.3 5,951 1012p42494.3

Tunnel Spring, 3/10 mile W of PCT. [WR158b]158.4 5,688 1012p42494.2

Trail junction for Live Oak Spring and Tunnel Spring, trail gate 250 feet S of junction.[TR0158]

158.4 5,952 1012p42494.2

Live Oak Spring, 1 mile E of PCT. [WR158]158.4 5,436 1012p42494.2


Small shady campsites [CS0161]161.0 6,820 1012p32491.6

Cedar Spring Trail Junction [CedarSprTr]162.6 6,775 1012p32490.0

Cedar Spring, 1 mile N of PCT. [WR162]162.6 6,388 1012p32490.0

Eagle Spring trail junction [TR0163]163.3 6,943 1012p32489.3

Seasonal Eagle Spring, 3/10 mile S of PCT. [WR163]163.3 6,733 1012p32489.3

Fobes Ranch Trail Junction [FobesRanchTr]166.5 5,994 1012p32486.1

Spitler Trail Junction---Many thru-hikers reach the San Jacinto Mountains early in the hiking season when snow andice still cover parts of the trail. In 2005 a PCT hiker died in the San Jacinto's following asnowstorm. Snow often begins on the north side of Apache Peak and continues 21 milesthrough Fuller Ridge. If you reach Apache Peak and are uneasy traveling north you canbacktrack 1 mile to the Spitler Peak Trail and hike the Spitler to Idyllwild Alternate [seeHalfmile's maps]. Snow melts quickly, so trail reports more than a few days old may not beaccurate following warm weather. [SpitlerTr]

168.6 7,009 1012p32484.0

Apache Spring, 1/2 mile E of PCT, several large campsites, can be very windy. [WRCS169]169.2 6,841 1012p32483.4

Apache Spring Trail Junction [ApacheSprTr]169.2 7,352 1012p32483.4

Campsite [CS0171]170.9 6,903 1012p32481.7

Several small campsites [CS0172]172.2 7,185 1012p32480.4

Several large campsites [CS0175]175.4 8,231 1012p32477.2

Tahquitz Creek [WR177]177.2 8,155 1012p32475.4

Tahquitz Valley Trail [TqtzValTr]177.3 8,134 1012p32475.3

Tahquitz Peak Trail [TqtzPkTr]178.0 8,619 1012p32474.6

Tahquitz Peak, 4/10 mile W of PCT. [TqtzPeak]178.0 8,825 1012p32474.6

Idyllwild is a town 5.2 miles W of the PCT with motels, a state park campground w/ showers,restaurants, grocery, natural food store, laundry, outfitter, ATM, pay phones, library and apost office [951-659-1969].-------Idyllwild Post Office [open M-F 9-5, Sa pick up only 1:30-3]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryIdyllwild, CA 92549-----[Resupply Rating: B+, most hikers can find everything they need here. -HM]

179.4 1012p22473.2

Saddle Junction, Devils Slide Trail to Humber Park, Idyllwild. [SaddleJct]179.4 8,114 1012p22473.2

Campsite [CS0180]179.5 8,169 1012p22473.1

Campsite [CS0181]180.8 9,025 1012p22471.8



Mile SB

Trail to San Jacinto Peak via Wellman Divide [SJTrail]181.2 8,992 1012p22471.4

Several campsites [CS0181B]181.3 9,066 1012p22471.3

Strawberry Cienaga [WR182]182.1 8,597 1012p22470.5

Several campsites [CS0183]182.7 8,394 1012p22469.9

San Jacinto State Park Wilderness, southern boundary. Camping allowed only in designatedcamping areas, $5 per person permit required, for 5.4 miles to the N. [SanJacintoWild]

183.1 8,171 1012p22469.5

Strawberry Trail Camp, outhouse. [CS0183B]183.3 8,107 1012p22469.3

Strawberry Junction, Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock, Idyllwild. [StrawberryJct]183.5 8,047 1012p22469.1

Stone Creek [WR184]184.1 8,369 1012p22468.5

Marion Mountain trail junction, Seven Pines Trail junction 100 feet N. [MarionMtnTr]185.1 8,706 1012p22467.5

Deer Springs, North Fork San Jacinto River. [WR186]185.6 8,933 1012p22467.0

Trail from San Jacinto Peak via Little Round Valley rejoins PCT, in 2011 the only trail signhere was one pointing to Fuller Ridge. [2SJTrail]

185.7 8,948 1012p22466.9

N Fork San Jacinto River Tributary, often the best water source in this area.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after N Fork San Jacinto River Tributary may be theSnow Canyon Road faucet in 19.5 miles.---Be sure to fill up here, a long dry and waterless section of trail is ahead as you make thedescent toward Cabazon. Over the years, a number of hiker rescues have happened in thisarea due to snow, ice, or navigation issues on Fuller Ridge [the next 4.3 miles], or becauseof heat and dehydration at lower elevations. [WR186B]

186.2 8,927 1012p22466.4

N Fork San Jacinto River [WR186C]186.4 8,900 1012p22466.2

San Jacinto State Park Wilderness, northern boundary. Camping allowed only in designatedcamping areas, $5 per person permit required, for 5.4 miles to the S. [SanJacintoWild2]

189.0 8,154 1012p22463.6

Fuller Ridge Trailhead, parking. [FullerRidgeTH]190.5 7,746 1012p22462.1

Campsite [CS0191]190.5 7,710 1012p22462.1

Black Mountain Road, unpaved. [RD0191]190.7 7,663 1012p22461.9

Campsite [CS0191B]191.4 7,421 1012p22461.2

Round-about of unpaved roads, small unpaved parking area, possible trailhead for highclearance vehicles. [RD0193]

192.6 6,847 1012p22460.0

Several campsites [CS0194]193.6 6,463 1012p22459.0

Seasonal headwaters of the West Fork Snow Creek, campsite, 1/10 mile S of PCT onunmarked use trail. [WRCS194]

193.9 6,355 1012p22458.7

Unmarked use trail to West Fork Snow Creek. [TR0194]193.9 6,393 1012p22458.7


Campsite [CS0197]197.2 4,908 1012p12455.4

Campsite [CS0201]201.1 3,351 1012p12451.5

Campsite at the saddle W of knob. [CS0202]201.7 3,259 1012p12450.9

Campsite [CS0205]204.8 2,109 1012p12447.8

Snow Canyon Road faucet, campsites 150 feet W, PCT joins paved Snow Creek Road.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Snow Canyon Road faucet may be N ForkSan Jacinto River Tributary in 19.5 miles. [WR206]

205.7 1,730 1012p12446.9



Mile SB

Gate, blocks vehicle traffic S on paved road. [GT0207]206.8 1,226 1012p12445.8

PCT departs the paved road, [RD0207]207.0 1,235 1012p12445.6

The small community of Cabazon with a small store and post office [951-849-6233] is 4.5miles W of the PCT on the service road just S of Hwy 10 [between the Interstate and therailroad tracks]. Tamarack Rd [N of Hwy 10] does not go to Cabazon.-------Cabazon Post Office [open M-F 8:30-11:30 & 12:45-5]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryCabazon, CA 92230

209.5 1,337 1012p12443.1

Interstate Highway 10 [Hwy10]209.5 1,337 1012p12443.1

Cross paved Tamarack Road. [RD0210]209.6 1,364 1011p152443.0

High voltage power line [PL0210]209.9 1,445 1011p152442.7

Unpaved road, PCT register, barbed wire fence nearby. [RD0211]210.6 1,603 1011p152442.0

Trail angels Ziggy and the Bear closed in 2017. [ZiggyBear]210.8 1,604 1011p152441.8

"Friends of the Desert Mountains" gate blocks the end of paved Boulder Drive. [GT0211]210.8 1,645 1011p152441.8

Two unpaved road next to each other. [RD0212]211.6 1,849 1011p152441.0

PCT joins an unpaved road. [RD0212B]211.7 1,853 1011p152440.9

PCT departs the unpaved road. [RD0212C]211.8 1,840 1011p152440.8

Metal trail gate [GT0212]212.1 1,939 1011p152440.5

Trail junction to the Mesa Wind Farm. [TR0213]213.4 2,338 1011p152439.2

Mesa Wind Farm maintenance building. [WR0213]213.4 2,352 1011p152439.2

Unpaved road [RD0214]213.8 2,482 1011p152438.8

Unpaved road, barbed wire fence nearby. [RD0215]214.5 2,791 1011p152438.1

San Gorgonio Wilderness boundary [GorgonioWild]215.7 2,812 1011p152436.9

Canyon View Loop trail junction [TR0218]217.7 2,746 1011p142434.9

Whitewater Preserve trail junction [WhitewaterTr]218.5 2,312 1011p142434.1

Whitewater Preserve [wildlandsconservancy.org, 760-325-7222], 6/10 mile E of PCT, shade,water, wading pool, toilets, and free camping for PCT hikers.-------PCT hikers who arrive after the ranger station closes should camp in the open grass area Sof the Ranger Station. Check in with the ranger in the morning if staying more than one night.No fires, smoking or alcohol. [WRCS0219]

218.5 2,208 1011p142434.1

Whitewater Creek [WR0220]220.3 2,610 1011p142432.3

Mission Creek Crossing, campsite. [WRCS0226]226.2 3,128 1011p142426.4

Mission Creek Crossing [WR0227]227.2 3,374 1011p142425.4

Creek [WR0228]228.0 3,573 1011p142424.6

Campsite near Mission Creek [WRCS0230]229.5 3,955 1011p142423.1



San Gorgonio Wilderness boundary [GorgonioWild2]234.8 5,862 1011p132417.8

Creek side camp, small seasonal creek nearby. [WRCS0235]235.5 6,128 1011p132417.1

Forested Flats Junction, seasonal water, campsites nearby. [WRCS0239]238.7 7,371 1011p132413.9



Mile SB

Spring and trough near Mission Creek Trail Camp, other spring is usually better. [WR0240]239.9 7,968 1011p132412.7

Mission Creek Trail Camp spring, parking, campsites, PCT joins an unpaved road for a shortdistance. [WRCS0240]

239.9 7,928 1011p132412.7

Mission Creek Trail Camp spring, parking, campsites.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Mission Creek Trail Camp spring may beArrastre Trail Camp in 16.3 miles. [WRCS0240B]

239.9 7,921 1011p132412.7

PCT departs the unpaved road. [RD0240]240.0 7,972 1011p132412.6

Fish Creek Trailhead [FishCrkTr]240.0 8,0882412.6

Wide unpaved road [RD0241]240.6 8,235 1011p132412.0

Unpaved road 2E03. [RD0241B]241.4 8,118 1011p132411.2

PCT joins an unpaved road. [RD0245]244.7 8,490 1011p132407.9

PCT departs the unpaved road. [RD0245B]245.2 8,339 1011p132407.4

Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground, no water. [CS0246]246.4 8,131 1011p132406.2

Unpaved road near the Coon Creek Group Campground. [RD0246]246.4 8,089 1011p132406.2

Unpaved road [RD0249]248.6 8,628 1011p132404.0

PCT joins an unpaved road. [RD0249B]249.3 8,387 1011p132403.3

Unpaved road [RD0250]250.3 8,131 1011p132402.3

Unpaved road [RD0250B]250.3 8,144 1011p132402.3

Animal cages, exotic animals for film and television [predatorsinaction.com]. [AnimalCages]250.3 8,148 1011p132402.3

Unpaved road [RD0251]251.0 8,395 1011p132401.6

Unpaved road at Onyx Summit. [RD0252]252.1 8,531 1011p132400.5

Unpaved road, campsite nearby. [CS0253]253.2 8,636 1011p132399.4

Unpaved road [RD0255]255.3 7,899 1011p132397.3

Arrastre Trail Camp, Deer Spring, stream 200 feet to the N, picnic table, campsites.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Arrastre Trail Camp, Deer Spring, may beMission Springs Trail Camp in 16.3 miles. [WRCS0256]

256.2 7,605 1011p132396.4

Spring 1/2 mile N of Arrastre Camp. [WR0257]256.7 7,456 1011p132395.9


Arrastre Creek [WR0258]257.9 7,045 1011p122394.7


Arrastre Creek [WR0258B]258.5 6,885 1011p122394.1


Unpaved road [RD0259]259.5 7,133 1011p122393.1

Unpaved road 2N02 [RD0262]261.9 6,782 1011p122390.7

Unpaved road [RD0264]263.6 7,082 1011p122389.0



Mile SB

Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake are 2 towns about 5 miles apart, each with a post office.Mountain Transit bus service [mountaintransit.org, 909-878-5200 ] serves thesecommunities.-------Big Bear City is town 5.4 miles SW of the PCT on Hwy 18. Big Bear City has small grocery,motels, restaurants, pay phones, ATM, and a post office [909-585-7132].---Big Bear Lake is town 9 miles SW of the PCT on Hwy 18 [about 5 miles W of Big Bear City].Big Bear Lake is larger than Big Bear City and has several large groceries, Kmart, motels,restaurants, pay phones, ATM, pharmacy, post office [909-866-1035], Motel 6 [909-585-6666], and the hiker-friendly Big Bear Hostel [bigbearhostel.com]. The Big 5 sporting goods[909-866-2730] in Big Bear Lake usually sells fuel canisters.-----Be sure to use the correct post office if you send a package.-----Big Bear City Post Office [open M-F 9-4:30, Sa pickup only 1-2;(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryBig Bear City, CA 92314---Big Bear Lake Post Office [open M-F 8:30-5, Sa 10-12]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryBig Bear Lake, CA 92315-----[Big Bear Lake Resupply Rating: A, everything hikers need can be purchased here. -HM]

266.1 6,830 1011p122386.5

Paved Highway 18, access to Big Bear. [Hwy18]266.1 6,830 1011p122386.5

Paved road 3N08, power line nearby, near a land fill. [RD0268]268.2 6,862 1011p122384.4

Trail junction to Doble Trail Camp. [TR0269]268.6 6,902 1011p122384.0

Doble Trail Camp, outhouse, picnic table, water, corral. [WR0269]268.6 6,841 1011p122384.0


Caribou Creek, small wooden bridge, campsite nearby. [WRCS0275]275.0 7,257 1011p122377.6

Unpaved Van Dusen Canyon Rd. Big Bear City is 2.8 miles SE on this medium clearanceunpaved road with some rough spots. [RD0275]

275.1 7,264 1011p122377.5

Campsite [CS0277]276.6 7,716 1011p112376.0

Unpaved road [RD0277]277.3 7,732 1011p112375.3

Cougar Crest trail junction, keep right. It's easy to overlook the PCT sign and follow the wellused Cougar Crest Trail. [TR0278]

277.7 7,674 1011p112374.9

Unpaved road [RD0278]278.0 7,592 1011p112374.6

Holcomb Valley Road 2N09, paved for about 1/4 mile leading up to PCT junction, dirt roadfor about 2 miles beyond that S to Hwy 38, unpaved to R of PCT crossing. [RD0279]

278.6 7,550 1011p112374.0

Unpaved road [RD0281]281.2 7,755 1011p112371.4


Little Bear Spring trail camp, picnic table, outhouse, corral. [CS0286]285.6 6,577 1011p112367.0


Holcomb Creek [WR0286]285.9 6,502 1011p112366.7

Unpaved road [RD0287]286.5 6,492 1011p112366.1

Creek, campsite nearby. [WRCS0287]286.7 6,459 1011p112365.9


Campsite [CS0290]289.9 6,089 1011p112362.7



Mile SB

Creek [WR0292]291.5 5,630 1011p112361.1

Large creek [WR0292B]292.1 5,473 1011p112360.5

Paved Crab Flats Road [RD0292]292.2 5,469 1011p102360.4

Creek, campsites nearby. [WRCS0292]292.4 5,436 1011p102360.2

Large campsite, oak trees, small seasonal stream nearby. [CS0293]293.2 5,331 1011p102359.4

Creek [WR0294]293.8 5,221 1011p102358.8

Trail camp [CS0294]294.1 5,215 1011p102358.5

OHV trail 1W17 to Big Pine Flat. [TR0294]294.3 5,286 1011p102358.3

Bench Trail Camp [CS0295]294.7 5,185 1011p102357.9

Hawes Peak trail junction [TR0295]294.9 5,158 1011p102357.7

Piped spring [WR0296]295.9 5,241 1011p102356.7

Deep Creek, large bridge. [WR0299]298.5 4,581 1011p102354.1

Splinters Cabin, outhouse, 1/10 mile SW of PCT. [SplintersCabin]298.5 4,612 1011p102354.1

Splinter's Trail junction [TR0299]298.5 4,622 1011p102354.1

Unpaved road to Deep Creek day use area. Access to Deep Creek. [RD0301]301.3 4,263 1011p102351.3

Bridge over a gully. [Bridge0302]302.5 4,172 1011p102350.1

Deep Creek hot spring.-------Deep Creek hot spring. Camping is not permitted within one mile of Deep Creek. Sometimesthis is enforced, especially on weekends near the popular clothing optional hot spring thatcan be crowded on weekends. [WA0308]

307.9 3,522 1011p102344.7

Small stream [WR0309]309.3 3,460 1011p92343.3

Footbridge painted with rainbow colors. [Bridge0310]310.0 3,318 1011p92342.6

Mojave River Forks Reservoir Spillway, 200 feet NW of PCT. The Reservoir is usually a drylake bed. In wet years, the trail below the dam may be flooded. Rangers report the floodedarea sometimes has quicksand, so use caution.As an alternate, you can take the paved path just past the spillway to a road on top of thedam. Follow the road W to Arrowhead Lake Rd, and backtrack E on Hwy 173 to the PCT.This 2.9 mile alternate bypasses 1.3 miles of the PCT. [MFSpillway]

313.0 3,135 1011p92339.6

Stream [WR0314]313.6 2,985 1011p92339.0

Paved Route 173 [RD0314]314.3 3,127 1011p92338.3

Seasonal trail side spring. [WR0316]316.2 3,482 1011p92336.4

Piped spring [WR0317]317.4 3,356 1011p92335.2

Mojave River Campground trail junction. Campground is 3/4 mile off trail. [TR0318]317.6 3,371 1011p92335.0


Seasonal Grass Valley Creek, campsite nearby. [WRCS0318]318.0 3,331 1011p92334.6


Unpaved road [RD0319]318.7 3,472 1011p92333.9


State park, national forest boundary. [StatePark0322]322.5 3,402 1011p92330.1

Paved road to the Silverwood Lake day use parking area. [RD0323]323.2 3,373 1011p92329.4



Mile SB

PCT joins an unpaved road toward a bridge over the Silverwood Lake dam outlet. [RD0324]323.6 3,184 1011p92329.0

Bridge over Cedar Springs Dam outlet. [WR0324]323.7 3,162 1011p92328.9

PCT joins paved Hwy 73 after after crossing smaller road and passing through a smallindustrial work yard. [RD0324B]

323.8 3,166 1011p92328.8

Pass the Mojave Siphon Power Plant. [MojaveSiphon]324.2 3,197 1011p92328.4

PCT departs the paved road. [RD0324C]324.4 3,201 1011p92328.2

Unpaved road [RD0325]324.8 3,361 1011p82327.8


PCT joins an unpaved service road. [RD0325B]325.3 3,399 1011p82327.3

Small trail side beach on the lake. [WR0325]325.4 3,394 1011p82327.2

PCT departs an unpaved service road. [RD0325C]325.4 3,400 1011p82327.2

High voltage power line. [PL0326]325.6 3,406 1011p82327.0

High voltage power line, unpaved road nearby. [PL0328]328.1 3,477 1011p82324.5

PCT joins a paved bicycle path. [TR0329]328.7 3,392 1011p82323.9

Cleghorn Picnic Area, shade, picnic tables, water, outhouse, trash can, paved road.[WR0329]

328.7 3,392 1011p82323.9

PCT joins a paved road. [RD0329]329.0 3,397 1011p82323.6

Highway 138 overpass. [Hwy138]329.0 3,397 1011p82323.6

PCT departs the paved road. [RD0329B]329.0 3,398 1011p82323.6

High voltage power line. [PL0329]329.2 3,482 1011p82323.4

Paved road to a water tank. No access to water. [RD0330]329.8 3,532 1011p82322.8

National Forest boundary [Forest0330]330.1 3,579 1011p82322.5

Trail gate [GT0332]332.2 4,171 1011p82320.4



Small seasonal stream [WR0333]333.1 3,829 1011p82319.5


PCT follows an unpaved road for about 100 yards near a high voltage power line. [PL0338]338.1 3,854 1011p82314.5

Unpaved road [RD0340]340.4 3,350 1011p82312.2


Cross an unpaved road. [RD0341]340.7 3,291 1011p82311.9

PCT passes under a high voltage powerline tower. [PL0341]340.9 3,273 1011p82311.7

Crowder Canyon, small seasonal creek nearby. [WR0341]341.4 3,129 1011p82311.2

Side trail to McDonalds, mini-mart, and Best Western Motel at Cajon Pass.-------The side tail is actually paved Wagon Train Rd along a short section of Historic Route 66which also runs past a memorial built in 1917 honoring pioneers of the Santa Fe and SaltLake trails [behind the truck weigh station]. Route 66 ran 2,448 miles from Chicago to LA,less than the length of the PCT. [TR0342]

341.9 3,041 1011p82310.7

McDonalds Restaurant, 3/10 mile NW of PCT, mini-mart next door, Best Western Motelnearby. [McDonalds]

341.9 3,071 1011p82310.7



Mile SB

Interstate Highway 15 and Cajon Pass [about 1/2 mile N of the PCT] is a busy interstatehighway intersection with a McDonald's restaurant, pay phone, gas station mini-mart and ahiker-friendly Best Western Motel [760-249-6777].---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Cajon Pass may be Guffy Spring in 22.3 miles.This can be a very long, hot, steep, waterless climb. [Hwy15]

342.0 2,995 1011p82310.6

Unpaved road [RD0342]342.3 2,988 1011p72310.3

Small wooden hiker bridge [Bridge0343]342.8 3,006 1011p72309.8

Unpaved road [RD0343]342.9 2,998 1011p72309.7

Tunnel under a railroad track, shade. [RR0343]342.9 2,969 1011p72309.7

Railroad track [RR0343B]343.1 3,013 1011p72309.5

Unpaved road [RD0344]343.5 3,090 1011p72309.1

Unpaved road near a high voltage power line. [RD0344B]344.0 3,220 1011p72308.6

PCT joins an unpaved road along a high voltage power line. [RD0344C]344.3 3,335 1011p72308.3

PCT departs the unpaved road and crosses under a power line. [RD0344D]344.4 3,368 1011p72308.2

Unpaved Swarthout Canyon Road [RD0347]347.3 3,568 1011p72305.3

Bike Spring, always dry. [WR0348]347.7 3,685 1011p72304.9

Unpaved road [RD0352]351.8 5,195 1011p72300.8

Unpaved road 3N31 [RD0356]356.2 6,293 1011p72296.4

Unpaved road, campsite nearby. [RD0357]357.2 6,466 1011p72295.4

Campsite near the end of an unpaved road. [CS0362]361.7 8,135 1011p62290.9

Trail to Mount Baldy [AKA Mount San Antonio], 200 feet SW of PCT. [BaldyTrail]362.5 8,312 1011p62290.1

1983 winter transit memorial stone, at the base of two "V" trees facing away from the trail.Jodi Zaitchick and Jerry Duran died in a December 1983 fall 363 miles into the first knownPCT winter thru-hike attempt. [Memorial0363]

363.2 8,223 1011p62289.4

Acorn trail junction to Wrightwood [3.6 miles, dropping 2,337 feet]. It's probably better formost hikers to go 6 miles N on the PCT to Hwy 2 and hitch 5.5 miles E to Wrightwood onHwy 2. [TR0363]

363.4 8,247 1011p62289.2

Unpaved road [RD0364]363.9 8,089 1011p62288.7

Angeles National Forest boundary [AngelesNF]364.0 8,091 1011p62288.6

Unpaved road [RD0364B]364.1 8,089 1011p62288.5

Guffy Spring, 1/10 mile N of the PCT. Follow use trail about 1/10 mile before campground]---WATER ALERT: Next water southbound after Guffy Spring may be Cajon Pass in 22.3 miles.[WR0364]

364.3 8,049 1011p62288.3

Guffy Campground [CS0364]364.4 8,251 1011p62288.2



Unpaved road [RD0367C]367.1 7,937 1011p62285.5

Exit for Blue Ridge Campground. [CS0367]367.3 7,894 1011p62285.3

Unpaved road [RD0369]368.5 7,547 1011p62284.1

Power line [PL0369]368.8 7,373 1011p62283.8

A junction of unpaved roads. [RD0369B]369.1 7,385 1011p62283.5



Mile SB

Wrightwood is a small hiker-friendly town 5.5 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 2 [or 3.6 miles N ofthe PCT via the very steep Acorn trail back at NB mile 363.4] with a large grocery, motels,restaurants, pay phones, ATM, hardware store, and a post office [760-249-8882].-------The hiker-friendly Mountain Hardware store [mtnhardware.com, 760-249-3653] accepts hikerpackages.-----Mountain Hardware USPS:PCT Hiker (Your Name)c/o Mountain HardwarePO Box 398Wrightwood, CA 92397---Mountain Hardware UPS:Mountain HardwarePCT Hiker (Your Name)c/o Mountain Hardware1390 Hwy 2Wrightwood, CA 92397---Wrightwood Post Office [open M-F 8:45-5]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryWrightwood, CA 92397-----[Resupply Rating: A-, most hikers can find everything they need at the grocery store orhardware store. -HM]

369.4 7,372 1011p62283.2

Inspiration Point trailhead parking, 1st crossing of Hwy 2, outhouse, trash can, paved parkingarea. Access to the town of Wrightwood. [Hwy2]

369.4 7,372 1011p62283.2

Grassy Hollow Visitor Center, water spigot. [WR0370]370.3 7,310 1011p62282.3

PCT joins a narrow paved road. [RD0371]371.0 7,335 1011p62281.6

PCT departs the narrow paved road. [RD0371B]371.0 7,338 1011p62281.6

Jackson Lake trail junction. [TR0372]372.2 7,429 1011p62280.4

Unpaved road [RD0373]373.1 7,230 1011p62279.5

Vincent Gap, 2nd crossing of Hwy 2, outhouse, trash cans, picnic table, large paved parkingarea, used by Mt Baden Powell day hikers.-------The High Desert Trail Alternate [also known as the Manzanita Trail] connects Vincent Gap tothe South Fork Campground allowing hikers to bypass Mount Baden-Powell during highsnow years. See Halfmile maps for details. [Hwy2B]

374.0 6,582 1011p62278.6

Lamel Spring trail junction [TR0376]375.7 7,768 1011p52276.9

Lamel Spring, 425 ft S of PCT mile 375.9. [WR0376]375.7 7,752 1011p52276.9

Campsite [CS0377]377.0 8,638 1011p52275.6

Mount Baden Powell spur trail junction. [TR0378]377.9 9,245 1011p52274.7

Mount Baden Powell, 9399 feet, 1/10 mile S of PCT. [MtBadenPowell]377.9 9,390 1011p52274.7

Small Campsite [CS0379]379.5 8,693 1011p52273.1

Dawson Saddle trail junction [TR0381]380.5 8,856 1011p52272.1

Windy Gap, trail junction to Crystal Lake, Mount Islip. [TR0384]383.5 7,576 1011p52269.1

Trail junction to Little Jimmy Spring. [TR0384B]383.6 7,507 1011p52269.0

Little Jimmy Spring [WR0384]383.7 7,435 1011p52268.9

Another trail junction to Little Jimmy Spring. [TR0384C]383.7 7,484 1011p52268.9



Mile SB

Little Jimmy Campground. The PCT goes right at the unsigned trail just before thecampground. [CS0384]

383.9 7,479 1011p52268.7

Unpaved road [RD0385]385.0 7,361 1011p52267.6

The once thriving Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog is now nearly extinct. To protect the frog,the PCT is closed for 2.7 miles from Eagles Roost to the Burkhart Trail junction. Hikers canbypass the closure by continuing on the PCT to Eagles Roost then road walk 2.7 miles alongHwy 2 to Buckhorn Campground, then follow the campground road and Burkhart Trail 2.2miles to rejoin the PCT.---The detour starting at Islip Saddle to S Fork Campground and the Punchbowl Trail is nolonger recommended due to severe erosion.

386.0 6,666 1011p52266.6

Islip Saddle, 3rd crossing of Hwy 2, outhouse, trash can, paved trailhead parking, start of theofficial endangered species detour. [Hwy2C]

386.0 6,666 1011p52266.6

The PCT turns, but a use trail continues straight and climbs to the summit of MountWilliamson. It's easy to miss the turn and end up on the summit.

387.9 1011p52264.7

4th crossing of Highway 2. [Hwy2D]389.3 6,700 1011p52263.3

5th crossing of Highway 2. [Hwy2E]390.2 6,654 1011p52262.4

Eagles Roost Picnic Area, outhouse, picnic tables, trash cans, paved parking area.Endangered species bypass.---The once thriving Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog is now nearly extinct. To protect the frog,the PCT is closed for 2.7 miles from Eagles Roost to the Burkhart Trail junction. Hikers canbypass the closure by road walking 2.7 miles along Hwy 2 to Buckhorn Campground, thenfollow the campground road and Burkhart Trail 2.2 miles to rejoin the PCT. [EaglesRoost]

390.2 6,687 1011p52262.4

Seasonal spring 7/10 mile S of PCT. [WA0390]390.2 6,153 1011p52262.4

Burkhart Trail, 2nd junction. [TR0394]394.0 5,721 1011p52258.6

Cooper Canyon Trail Camp, seasonal creek nearby. [WRCS0395]395.2 6,235 1011p52257.4


Headwaters of Cooper Canyon [WR0397]397.3 6,549 1011p42255.3

Hwy 2, 6th crossing. [HWY2F]398.0 7,032 1011p42254.6

Power line [PL0398]398.1 7,001 1011p42254.5

Hwy 2, 7th crossing. [Hwy2G]398.8 6,733 1011p42253.8

Power line [PL0400]399.5 6,494 1011p42253.1

Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness boundary [PleasantViewWild]400.6 6,255 1011p42252.0

Camp Glenwood, Boy Scout Camp, outhouse, picnic table, possible water tank. [WR0401]400.6 6,252 1011p42252.0

PCT departs the unpaved road to Camp Glenwood. [RD0401]400.8 6,298 1011p42251.8

8th crossing of Hwy 2, outhouse, parking, trash can nearby. [Hwy2H]401.1 6,268 1011p42251.5

PCT joins an abandoned roadbed. [RD0401B]401.4 6,267 1011p42251.2

Low voltage power line [PL0402]402.2 6,044 1011p42250.4

PCT departs the abandoned road bed. [RD0403]402.5 5,974 1011p42250.1

Powerline [PL0403]402.6 5,981 1011p42250.0

Three Points Trailhead, 9th crossing of Hwy 2, outhouse, picnic tables, trash cans, pavedparking. [Hwy2I]

403.1 5,928 1011p42249.5

Paved road [RD0403B]403.1 5,932 1011p42249.5

Powerline [PL0403B]403.3 5,939 1011p42249.3



Mile SB

Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness boundary [PleasantViewWild2]403.4 5,939 1011p42249.2


PCT joins an abandoned roadbed. [RD0405]404.7 5,770 1011p42247.9

PCT departs the abandoned roadbed. [RD0405B]404.9 5,726 1011p42247.7

Trail junction with equestrian PCT alternate. [TR0407]406.6 5,270 1011p42246.0

Sulphur Spring, 1/10 mile E of PCT. [WR0407]406.6 5,191 1011p42246.0

Equestrian alternate rejoins the PCT. [TR0407B]407.2 5,280 1011p42245.4

Narrow paved road [RD0407]407.4 5,315 1011p42245.2


Campsite [CS0410]410.3 6,191 1011p42242.3

Seasonal Fiddleneck Spring [WR0410]410.4 6,232 1011p42242.2

Fountainhead Spring [WR0411]411.0 6,436 1011p42241.6

Campsite [CS0412]411.7 6,682 1011p42240.9

Campsite [CS0413]413.0 6,650 1011p42239.6

Campsite [CS0415]415.1 6,219 1011p42237.5


Mill Creek Fire Station, water spigot, trail register.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Mill Creek Fire Station may be the North ForkRanger Station in 17.5 miles. [WR0419]

418.6 4,979 1011p32234.0

Unpaved Mount Gleason road [RD0421]421.2 5,595 1011p32231.4

PCT joins an unpaved road [RD0425]424.8 5,521 1011p32227.8

PCT departs the unpaved road [RD0425B]424.9 5,503 1011p32227.7

Messenger Flats campground [MessengerFlats]430.4 5,886 1011p32222.2

Spring near Moody Canyon Road [WR0432]431.9 5,375 1011p22220.7

Paved road to the North Fork Ranger Station.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after North Fork Ranger Station may be the MillCreek Ranger Station in 17.5 miles. [WR0436]

436.1 4,185 1011p22216.5

Unpaved road [RD0443]443.1 2,619 1011p22209.5

Trail gate [GT0444]444.1 2,250 1011p22208.5

Indian Canyon Trailhead near Soledad Canyon Road, parking, outhouse, picnic table, trashcan. [TH0444]

444.1 2,298 1011p22208.5

The small town of Acton, 6 miles E of the KOA has a several restaurants and a post office.-------Acton Post Office [open M-F 10-5]:(your name) PCT Hikerc/o General Delivery3632 Smyth AvenueActon, CA 93510

444.2 1011p22208.4

Paved Soledad Canyon Road, Indian Canyon Trailhead, paved parking, outhouse, trash can.Access to the community of Acton, 6.5 miles E on Soledad Canyon Road. [RD0444]

444.2 2,245 1011p22208.4



Mile SB

Acton KOA RV park [koa.com/campgrounds/acton/, 661-268-1214], 2/10 mile E of PCT withcamping [$15/person], showers, laundry, small store, accepts resupply packages [$3-5]. Toreach the KOA cross Soledad Canyon Rd and walk N on the PCT down the embankment.Look to the right and you will see the KOA campground across the flat open area. If youcross the creek you have gone too far.-------Acton KOA USPS/UPS/Fedex, $5 per box:PCT Hiker (Your Name)7601 Soledad Canyon RoadActon, CA 93510-----The small town of Acton is 5.9 miles E of the PCT on Soledad Canyon Rd has a post office,restaurants, two smaller grocery stores. The Acton Metrolink Station [commuter train serviceto Los Angeles and Lancaster] is 9.7 miles NE on Soledad Canyon Rd, then 1.3 miles NE onSierra Hwy. [www.metrolinktrains.com, 800-371-5465].-----11 miles W of the KOA, the town of Santa Clarita is a Vons Supermarket, Rite-Aid.[ActonKOA]

444.3 2,226 1011p22208.3

Use trail to the Acton KOA RV park, 2/10 mile E of PCT. [TR0444]444.3 2,222 1011p22208.3

Creek [WR0444]444.4 2,217 1011p22208.2

A small monument near a railroad track where the Pacific Crest Trail was officially declaredcomplete in a "Golden Spike" ceremony on June 5th 1993. [GoldenSpike]

444.5 2,256 1011p22208.1

High voltage powerline [PL0446]446.5 2,884 1011p22206.1

Tunnel under Highway 14. [Hwy14]451.1 2,379 1011p22201.5

Vasquez Rocks Picnic Area [WR0453]452.9 2,482 1011p12199.7

Agua Dulce is a small town on the PCT with restaurants, pay phones, and ATM. The PCTfollows the road through the center of Agua Dulce.-------Legendary Agua Dulce trail angles the Saufley's are relocating to Washington in 2020. HikerHeaven, will either be sold or possibly become an Airbnb type rental. See hikerheaven.comfor latest info.Resupply packages can be sent to the Acton KOA [10 miles S]. The grocery store in AguaDulce has closed. This area should have Uber/ride share service.-----[Hikers will probably want to ship a box to the Acton KOA unless they Uber to stores in Actonor Santa Clarita. -HM] [AguaDulce]

454.5 2,537 1011p12198.1

The PCT follows Sierra Hwy W for 1/10 mile, then N on Mint Canyon Rd to Peterson Rd.[SierraHwy]

456.3 2,726 1011p12196.3

Follow unpaved road along power line. [RD0457]456.7 2,755 1010p132195.9

Powerline [PL0457]457.1 2,896 1010p132195.5

Depart the unpaved powerline road. [RD0457B]457.1 2,907 1010p132195.5

Cross an unpaved road. [RD0459]458.6 2,883 1010p132194.0

PCT follows an unpaved road E. [RD0462]462.3 4,500 1010p132190.3

PCT departs the unpaved road. [RD0463]462.6 4,558 1010p132190.0

Gate [GT0463]462.6 4,545 1010p132190.0

Bear Spring.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Bear Spring may be the Fire Station at SanFrancisquito Canyon Road in 15 miles. [WR0463]

463.2 4,331 1010p132189.4

Gate [GT0464]463.9 3,976 1010p132188.7

Gate [GT0465]464.6 3,789 1010p132188.0



Mile SB

Gate [GT0465B]465.5 3,344 1010p132187.1

Paved Bouquet Canyon Road [RD0466]465.5 3,334 1010p132187.1


Powerline [PL0468]468.2 3,961 1010p132184.4

Campsite [CS0468]468.2 3,976 1010p132184.4

Campsite [CS0471]471.3 3,665 1010p122181.3

Unpaved road [RD0471]471.5 3,747 1010p122181.1

Memorial Bench for Bob Kimmerly. [Bench0472]472.3 3,774 1010p122180.3

Casa De Luna 2 miles SW of the PCT will be closed, the Andersons are moving out of thearea. [CasaLuna]

478.2 2,945 1010p122174.4

Paved San Francisquito Canyon Road, the Green Valley fire station, 2/10 mile SW of PCThas a water spigot. [RD0478]

478.2 3,392 1010p122174.4

Green Valley fire station, 2/10 mile SW of PCT.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Green Valley fire station may be Bear Springin 15 miles. [WR478B]

478.2 3,332 1010p122174.4

Grass Mountain Fire Road, unpaved. [RD0480]479.8 4,270 1010p122172.8

Unpaved road junction. [RD0481]481.2 3,899 1010p122171.4

Unpaved road [RD0482]482.4 3,902 1010p122170.2

Lake Hughes is a small community 2.1 miles N of the PCT on Lake Hughes Rd with a smallstore, pay phone, the Historic Rock Inn [historicrockinn.com, 661-724-1855, a popularrestaurant that has 3 motel rooms], and a post office [661-724-9281].-------Lake Hughes Post Office [open M-F 8-12:30 & 1:30-5]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryLake Hughes, CA 93532

485.7 3,058 1010p122166.9

Lake Hughes Road, paved. [RD0486]485.7 3,058 1010p122166.9

Trailside Spring [WR487]487.1 3,734 1010p122165.5

Unpaved roads [RD0488]488.1 4,222 1010p122164.5

Boy Scout Trail Camp [CS0490]489.8 4,522 1010p122162.8

Maxwell Trail Camp Guzzler, campsites. [WRCS493]493.0 4,643 1010p112159.6

Upper Shake Campground Trail. [ShakeCGTR]493.4 4,800 1010p112159.2

Upper Shake Campground, 2/10 mile N of PCT. Spring is on the floor of Shake Canyon 100yards N of the campground. From the first campsite E of the campground entrance sign, walkN down the steep hill into Shake Canyon N of PCT. [WRCS494]

493.4 4,315 1010p112159.2

Seasonal Creek [WR494B]493.8 4,873 1010p112158.8

Concrete Tank at Ridgetop Junction [WR496]496.2 5,296 1010p112156.4

Sawmill Campground, 3/10 mile S of PCT. [SawmillCG]498.2 5,188 1010p112154.4

Sawmill Campground Trail junction. [SawmillCGTR]498.2 5,000 1010p112154.4

Unpaved road [RD0499]499.4 4,792 1010p112153.2

Trail follows unpaved road 200 feet W. [RD0500]500.2 4,710 1010p112152.4

Red Rock Water Tank [WR502]502.4 5,646 1010p112150.2

Guzzler behind oak shrubs [WR502B]502.4 5,616 1010p112150.2



Mile SB

Unpaved Liebre Mtn Truck Trail 7N23. [RD0505]504.6 5,554 1010p112148.0

Guzzler near Liebre Mtn Truck Trail 7N23. [WR505]504.6 5,494 1010p112148.0

PCT joins jeep road. [RD0506]506.5 5,754 1010p112146.1

PCT departs from jeep road. [RD0508]507.7 5,028 1010p112144.9

Horse Camp, picnic table, trail to spring in canyon below. [CS0508]508.1 4,858 1010p112144.5

Spring in canyon 2/10 mile W of Horse Camp. [WR508]508.1 4,699 1010p112144.5

Unpaved trailhead parking area. [TR0510]510.0 4,003 1010p102142.6

Pine Canyon Creek and pond. [WR511]510.7 3,800 1010p102141.9

Creek [WR511B]510.9 3,848 1010p102141.7

Pine Canyon Road, paved. Private land N of road for 7 miles, No Camping Allowed.[RD0511]

510.9 3,839 1010p102141.7

Two trail gates. [GT0511]511.2 3,858 1010p102141.4

Seasonal Stream. [WR512]512.0 3,580 1010p102140.6

Highway 138 [Hwy138B]517.6 3,052 1010p102135.0

Hikertown [hikertown.org] on the PCT at Hwy 138, hosts hikers, has water spigots, andaccepts hiker resupply packages [donations appreciated/expected].-------Send resupply packages by USPS or UPS. Include ETA on your package.(Your Name)c/o Hikertown26803 W. Ave. C-15Lancaster CA 93536-----Hiker-friendly Neenach Cafe & Market [661-724-1100] is 4 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 138.Hiker-friendly Wee Vill Market [661-724-2200] is 8 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 138. [WR518]

517.6 3,050 1010p102135.0

Open aqueduct.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after the aqueduct may be the faucet near theCottonwood Creek bridge in in 16.4 miles. [WR519]

518.5 2,970 1010p102134.1

Powerline [PL0528]527.6 3,105 1010p92125.0

Depart Aqueduct Rd on an unpaved road. [RD0529]529.3 3,109 1010p92123.3

Powerline [PL0532]532.3 2,895 1010p92120.3

Faucet near Cottonwood Creek bridge. Faucet only works when the aqueduct has water,check pctwater.com.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Cottonwood Creek bridge may be the openaqueduct in 16.4 miles. [WR535]

534.9 3,086 1010p92117.7

Iberdrola Renewables, Manzana Wind Project office, 1.3 miles E of the PCT, has faucet nearbuilding and a 110 gallon water tank at the south fence if the office is closed [nights &weekends]. [IberdrolaWF]

536.9 1010p92115.7

Tylerhorse Canyon, small creek, campsite.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Tylerhorse Canyon may be Oak Creek in 16.6miles. [WRCS542]

541.6 4,843 1010p82111.0

Gate [GT0556]555.6 4,954 1010p82097.0

Tiger Tank and shower. Probably dry, no water here the past few years. [WR556]555.6 4,954 1010p82097.0

Gate [GT0556B]556.0 4,920 1010p72096.6



Mile SB

Oak Creek---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Oak Creek may be Golden Oak Spring in 25.1miles. Next southbound water may be Tylerhorse Canyon in 16.6 miles. [WR558]

558.2 4,070 1010p72094.4

Paved Tehachapi Willow Springs Road. Tehachapi is 9.1 miles NW of the PCT on TehachapiWillow Springs Rd, Mojave is 11.5 miles E of the PCT on nearby Oak Creek Rd.---Tehachapi Willow Springs Road has easier hitching to Tehachapi or Mojave than the almostfreeway like Hwy 58, but resuming the PCT from Hwy 58 cuts 8 miles from the 25 milenorthbound waterless section to the N. [RD0558]

558.5 4,145 1010p72094.1

Gate [GT0560]559.8 4,375 1010p72092.8

Two trail gates [GT0560B]560.2 4,401 1010p72092.4

Paved road [RD0562]561.9 4,506 1010p72090.7

Gate [GT0563]563.1 4,769 1010p72089.5

PCT joins paved Cameron Canyon Road [RD0565]565.2 3,900 1010p72087.4

Tehachapi is a town 9.2 miles W of the PCT on Hwy 58 with motels, restaurants, Albertsonsgrocery, Save Mart grocery, Walmart, Walgreens pharmacy, laundry, pay phones, ATM,Kerntransit.org bus service, and a post office [661-822-0279].-------Tehachapi Post Office [open M-F 9-5, Sa 10-2]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryTehachapi, CA 93581-----[Resupply Rating: A-, hikers can find everything they need here. -HM]

566.4 3,8252086.2

Mojave is an small town 11.5 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 58 with motels, restaurants, StaterBrothers grocery, laundry, pay phones, ATM, Kerntransit.org bus service, and a post office[661-824-3502].-------Mojave Post Office [open M-F 9-1 & 2-4]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryMojave, CA 93501-----[Resupply Rating: B+]

566.4 3,8252086.2

Highway 58, PCT departs the paved road at a trail gate north of the highway. Tehachapi is9.2 miles W of the PCT on Highway 58, Mojave is 11 miles E of the PCT on Highway 58.[Hwy58]

566.4 3,825 1010p72086.2

Trail gate and trail register. [GT0567]566.7 3,802 1010p72085.9

Unpaved road and nearby metal gate [RD0568]567.7 3,781 1010p72084.9


Small bivy campsite [BV0570]569.9 4,584 1010p62082.7


Campsite [CS0571]570.9 5,156 1010p62081.7

Campsite [CS0571B]571.0 5,213 1010p62081.6

Small campsite, under a tree. [CS0573]572.9 6,055 1010p62079.7

PCT joins unpaved road MK10 for 4.4 miles. [RD0575]575.1 6,126 1010p62077.5

Pass junction with jeep road MK13. [RD0579]579.0 5,991 1010p62073.6

Pass near a row of wind turbines. [WindFarm]579.4 6,043 1010p62073.2

PCT departs unpaved road MK10 on a trail. [RD0579B]579.5 6,005 1010p62073.1



Mile SB

Cross an unpaved windfarm road. [RD0580]579.9 5,887 1010p62072.7

Golden Oaks Spring, paved road nearby.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Golden Oaks Spring may be Robin Bird Springin 18.8 miles. Next southbound water may be Oak Creek in 25.1 miles. [WR583]

583.3 5,474 1010p62069.3

Powerline near windfarm. [PL0584]584.2 5,288 1010p52068.4

Gate [GT0590]590.0 5,103 1010p52062.6

Campsite [CS0593]592.9 5,018 1010p52059.7

Hamp Williams Pass [HampWPass]596.5 5,521 1010p52056.1

PCT joins unpaved road 1.1 miles. [RD0600]599.7 5,633 1010p42052.9

PCT departs the unpaved road on a trail. [RD0601]600.9 6,241 1010p42051.7

Trail junction to Robin Bird Spring [TR0602]602.0 6,329 1010p42050.6

Robin Bird Spring, 1/10 mile W of PCT, campsite.---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Robin Bird Spring may be Golden Oak Springin 18.8 miles. [WRCS602]

602.1 6,334 1010p42050.5

Unpaved Jawbone Canyon Road [RD0602]602.5 6,609 1010p42050.1

Campsite [CS0604]603.9 6,520 1010p42048.7

Cottonwood Creek [WR604]604.0 6,467 1010p42048.6

Unpaved road 29S19 [RD0605]605.3 6,717 1010p42047.3

Small concrete dam and spring. [WR606]605.7 6,750 1010p42046.9

Landers Creek, often dry. [WR607]607.1 6,337 1010p42045.5

Landers Meadow drainage at 1st Piute Mountain Road crossing. [WR608]608.1 6,203 1010p42044.5

Piute Mountain Rd, 1st crossing. [RD0608]608.1 6,211 1010p42044.5

Unpaved road 29S05 to Landers Camp. [RD0609]608.9 6,313 1010p42043.7

Landers Camp, spring, fire tank, 2/10 mile N of PCT.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Landers Camp may be Willow Spring [about1.4 miles off trail] in 11.1 miles. [WRCS609]

608.9 6,249 1010p42043.7

Piute Mountain Road, 2nd crossing at Harris Grade. [RD0611]611.2 6,611 1010p42041.4

Kelso Valley Road, paved N of PCT, unpaved S of PCT. [WR616]616.0 4,954 1010p32036.6

Unpaved Butterbredt Canyon Road. [RD0618]617.8 4,551 1010p32034.8

Willow Spring, 1.6 miles N of PCT, pond, trough.---WATER ALERT: Next northbound water after Willow Spring may be Joshua Tree Spring in43.7 miles. Next water southbound may be Landers Camp in 11.1 miles. See pctwater.com.-------Willow Spring can be reached as a 3.2 mile alternate bypassing 1.9 miles of the PCT. Followthe unsigned gully at PCT mile 620 [wooden PCT posts and Carsonite PCT markers are oneither side of this gully] for 1.4 miles N to unpaved Dove Spring Canyon Rd [SC103]. Thegully is mostly easy walking, but does have 2 or 3 short boulder scrambles that some hikersmay find uncomfortable. After reaching SC103, walk right [SE] for 2/10 mile to reach WillowSpring. From WR620 continue 1.6 miles SE on SC103 to rejoin the PCT at mile 621.9.Skillful navigators can walk cross country E toward WR620 2/10 mile before the gullyreaches SC103, shortening the alternate by about 4/10 mile. It can be difficult to find thecorrect point to exit the gully before reaching SC103 because your view is blocked in thegully. [WR620]

620.0 4,533 1010p32032.6



Mile SB

Gully to Willow Spring. [Gully0620]620.0 5,222 1010p32032.6

Unpaved Dove Spring Canyon Road SC103. [RD0622]621.9 5,285 1010p32030.7

Junction of unpaved roads SC111 and SC39. [RD0624]623.6 5,385 1010p32029.0

Unpaved road SC328 [RD0625]625.4 5,296 1010p32027.2

Unpaved road SC47 [RD0626]625.5 5,286 1010p32027.1

Junction of unpaved roads SC34 and SC37. [RD0628]628.4 5,731 1010p22024.2

Dirt bike road SC42. [RD0630]630.0 5,498 1010p22022.6

Bird Spring Pass, unpaved road SC120. [RD0631]630.9 5,355 1010p22021.7


Campsite [CS0635]635.3 6,713 1010p22017.3

Trail junction to Yellow Jacket Spring. [TR0637]637.0 6,257 1010p22015.6

Yellow Jacket Spring, 7/10 mile NW of PCT. [WR637]637.0 6,124 1010p22015.6

PCT joins unpaved road to the NE for 2.3 miles. [RD0641]641.5 6,681 1010p22011.1

PCT departs an unpaved road. [RD0644]643.8 6,692 1010p12008.8

McIvers Spring, 2/10 mile E of PCT. [WR644]643.8 6,678 1010p12008.8

Walker Pass Campground, with picnic tables, and outhouse. This campground usually doesnot have water.---Spring-fed cisterns 2/10 mile NW of the campground may have water. Follow Hwy 178 for250 yards W from the campground entrance and look to the left. Check pctwater.com.[CS0651]

651.3 5,068 1010p12001.3

Onyx is a very small community 17.7 miles W of the PCT on Hwy 178 with a post office [760-378-2121], and the Onyx store [oldonyxstore.com, 760-378-3299] with snacks, sandwiches,drinks, no overnight stays, and Kerntransit.org bus service (6-day/week). Onyx store closesat 6 pm, food service may close earlier.-------Onyx Post Office [open M-F 9-12 & 1-4]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryOnyx, CA 93255

652.0 2000.6

Lake Isabella is a small town 37 miles W of the PCT on Hwy 178 with motels, large Vonsgrocery, Rite Aid pharmacy, laundry, restaurants, pay phones, ATM, Kerntransit.org busservice, and a post office [760-379-2553].-------For many hikers, Lake Isabella is the last grocery store for more than 250 miles northbound[except maybe the small grocery in Lone Pine or the trip out to Bishop], but it's a long hitchoff the trail.-----Lake Isabella Post Office [open M-F 10-4](Your Name)c/o General DeliveryLake Isabella, CA 93240-----[Resupply Rating: A-]

652.0 2000.6

Highway 178. Onyx is 17.7 miles W of the PCT, the town of Lake Isabella is 37 miles W ofthe PCT on Hwy 178. [Hwy178]

652.0 5,264 1010p12000.6

Campsite [CS0654]654.3 6,167 1009p171998.3

Campsite [CS0656]656.0 6,579 1009p171996.6

Campsite [CS0657]656.9 6,509 1009p171995.7



Mile SB

Stream past a dirt road. [WR664]663.5 5,615 1009p161989.1

Trail junction to Joshua Tree Spring. [TR0664]663.8 5,481 1009p161988.8

Joshua Tree Spring---WATER ALERT: Next southbound water after Joshua Tree Spring may be Willow Spring in43.7 miles. [WR664B]

663.8 5,280 1009p161988.8

Spanish Needle Creek, first crossing. [WR669]668.7 5,105 1009p161983.9

Another crossing of Spanish Needle Creek. [WR669B]669.4 5,269 1009p161983.2

Another crossing of Spanish Needle Creek. [WA0670]670.0 5,557 1009p161982.6

Spanish Needle Creek, forth crossing. [WR670B]670.2 5,637 1009p161982.4


Several small campsites along a ridge. [CS0676]676.1 6,899 1009p161976.5

Chimney Creek, seasonal spring nearby. [WR681]680.8 5,539 1009p161971.8

Unpaved Canebreak Road to Chimney Creek campground 2/10 mile to the E. [RD0681]680.9 5,560 1009p161971.7

Fox Mill Spring and trough. [WR683]683.1 6,517 1009p161969.5

Unpaved Fox Mill Road [RD0683]683.2 6,581 1009p161969.4

Unpaved Chimney Basin Road. [RD0689]689.1 7,226 1009p151963.5

Manter Creek, 1st Creek in Rockhouse Basin. [WR694]693.5 5,846 1009p151959.1

South Fork Kern River [WR699]697.9 5,750 1009p151954.7

Trail Gate [GT0701]701.4 5,968 1009p141951.2

Sherman Pass Road, paved, bridge near Kennedy Meadows Store. [RD0702]702.2 6,009 1009p141950.4



Mile SB

Kennedy Meadows is a small hiker-friendly community 1/2 mile E of the PCT. KennedyMeadows has a restaurant and a small General Store [559-850-5647] with a grill, laundry,showers, pay phone, and they allow hikers to camp out back. The store accepts hikerresupply packages [$]. Hikers will need to carry a bear canister 315 miles from here toSonora Pass.-------Grumpy Bears Retreat & Triple Crown Outfitter are about 2 miles SE of the General Store.Grumpy Bears [grumpybearsretreat.com, 559-850-2327] is a restaurant & bar serving food,beer & wine that also offers hikers hot showers, laundry, dry camping and accepts hikerresupply boxes.Triple Crown Outfitter [559-850-4453; triplecrownoutfitters.com] has good hiker reviews andappears to offer decent resupply, run from Yogi's home located across the street fromGrumpy Bear's. Per Yogi [and several hiker reviews]: "No need to ship resupply packages toKennedy Meadows anymore, because hikers can resupply at TCO. Full outfitter, full hikerresupply: bear canisters, ice axes, spikes, clothing, shoes, huge food selection, etc."-----Historically the Kennedy Meadows area sometimes has a weird competitive vibe betweenKM store and Grumpy Bear's.-----For the Kennedy Meadows General Store send resupply packages by USPS or UPS IncludeETA on your package.(Your Name)c/o Kennedy Meadows General Store96740 Beach Meadow RoadInyokern, CA 93527-----Grumpy Bear's Retreat accepts hiker packages, any mailing method, no holding fee. IncludeETA on your package. In addition to the address, it's a good idea to write in great big lettersDELIVER TO GRUMPY BEARS. Mail sometimes gets mis-delivered in Kennedy Meadows.(Your Name)c/o Grumpy Bear's Retreat98887 Kennedy Meadows RoadInyokern, CA 93527-----[Resupply Rating: Always sent a box here in the past, but tempting to avoid shipping a boxand give Triple Crown Outfitters a try. Note: The Sierra has some of the longest sectionsbetween resupply. Also, many hikers are slowed by elevation and snow, so walk fewer milesper day. -HM] [KMStore]

702.2 6,149 1009p141950.4

Paved Kennedy Meadows Road to campground. [RD0704]704.0 6,083 1009p141948.6

Second crossing of paved Kennedy Meadows Road. [RD0704B]704.5 6,122 1009p141948.1

Kennedy Meadows Campground, paved parking area, outhouse, water from spigot or nearbycreek, trail register on a post at the road. [KennedyMdwCG]

704.7 6,146 1009p141947.9

Gate [GT0705]704.8 6,174 1009p141947.8

South Sierra Wilderness boundary [SSierraWild]704.8 6,184 1009p141947.8

South Fork of Kern River, wooden bridge. [WA0707]706.6 6,288 1009p141946.0

Seasonal Crag Creek [WA0709]708.6 6,815 1009p141944.0

Campsite 200 feet W of trail. [CS0710]709.5 7,026 1009p131943.1

Haiwee Pass Trail Junction [HaiweeTR]712.3 8,070 1009p131940.3

Campsite in the trees 500 feet E of PCT near small seasonal creek. [CS0713]713.4 7,996 1009p131939.2

Use trail to spring. [TR0714]713.7 7,972 1009p131938.9

Spring, trough, near Beck Meadow. [WA0714]713.7 7,921 1009p131938.9

Gate [GT0714]714.3 8,164 1009p131938.3

South Fork Kern River, steel bridge, campsite. [WACS0716]716.5 7,832 1009p131936.1

Campsite [CS0719]719.1 8,274 1009p131933.5



Mile SB

Cow Creek, campsite. [WA0719]719.2 8,321 1009p131933.4

Cow Creek [WACS0720]719.8 8,620 1009p131932.8

Monache Meadow Trail junction [MonacheMdwTr]720.2 8,916 1009p131932.4

Olancha Pass Trail junction [OlanchaPassTr]720.6 9,106 1009p131932.0

Olancha Pass 2nd trail junction [OlanchaPassTr2]720.7 9,189 1009p131931.9

Cow Creek [WA0722]721.6 9,707 1009p121931.0

Seasonal Creek [WA0727]726.9 9,416 1009p121925.7

Seasonal creek [WA0728]728.1 9,045 1009p121924.5

Death Canyon Creek, large camping area. [WACS0731]730.8 8,948 1009p121921.8

Trail junction to a spring. [TR0731]730.8 8,951 1009p121921.8

Spring, 2/10 mile NE of PCT [often better water than Death Canyon Creek]. [WA0731B]730.8 9,023 1009p121921.8

Use trail to a seasonal spring. [TR0736]736.4 10,364 1009p111916.2

Seasonal spring, 3/10 mile N of PCT [WA0736]736.4 10,299 1009p111916.2

Trail junction to Diaz Creek, large campsites nearby. [TR0742]741.7 9,672 1009p111910.9

Diaz Creek, campsite, 1/10 mile E of PCT. [WACS0742]741.7 9,628 1009p111910.9

Dutch Meadow, spring. [WA0743]743.0 9,952 1009p111909.6

Lone Pine is a small town 22 miles E of the PCT with a grocery store, motels, restaurants,laundry, payphones, ATM, pharmacy, good outfitter, bus service [weekdays only, estransit.com], and a post office [760-876-5681]. Lone Pine is accessible either from Mulkey Pass,Trail Pass, Cottonwood Pass or Crabtree Meadow.-------Note: During high snow years the road from Horseshoe Meadow [Mulkey Pass, Trail Pass,Cottonwood Pass] to Lone Pine may be closed early in the hiking season.-----Lone Pine Post Office [open M-F 9:30-12:30 & 1:30-4:30]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryLone Pine, CA 93545-----[Resupply Rating: B-; The Sierra has some of the longest sections between resupply. Also,many hikers are slowed by elevation and snow, so walk fewer miles per day. -HM]

744.5 10,3941908.1

Horseshoe Meadow, 1.7 miles N of the PCT, campground, water, toilet, trash, paved road.[HorseshoeMdw]

744.5 9,940 1009p111908.1

Mulkey Pass and Horseshoe Meadow Trail junctions. Horseshoe Meadow, 1.7 miles N of thePCT, campground, water, toilet, trash, paved road. [TR0745]

744.5 10,394 1009p111908.1

Second Mulkey Pass and Horseshoe Meadow Trail junctions. [TR0745B]745.3 10,492 1009p111907.3

Poison Meadow Spring [WA0747]746.8 10,738 1009p111905.8

Cottonwood Pass and Horseshoe Meadow Trail junction. Bear canisters are required in mostareas from Cottonwood Pass to the northern border of Yosemite National Park. For mosthikers, this means carrying a bear canister from Kennedy Meadows to Sonora Pass. Seesierrawild.gov/bears/ [CottonwoodPass]

750.2 11,132 1009p111902.4

Chicken Spring Lake outlet, in dry years the outlet may be dry but the nearby lake will havewater.---Water is usually plentiful in the Sierra Nevada sections of the Pacific Crest Trail. Watersources listed here were all checked in July and again late August 2012 (a very dry year).PCT hikers entering the Sierra earlier in the season will find more water sources that what islisted on Halfmile apps or maps. [WA0751]

750.8 11,213 1009p111901.8



Mile SB

Sequoia National Park boundary [SequoiaNP]753.9 11,361 1009p111898.7

Rock Creek and Siberian Pass Trail junctions. [TR0755]754.8 11,083 1009p101897.8

New Army Pass and Lower Rock Creek Trail junctions [TR0759]759.3 9,940 1009p101893.3

Good creek before Rock Creek. [WA0759]759.4 9,825 1009p101893.2

Large campsite [CS0760]760.0 9,633 1009p101892.6

Rock Creek, several campsites, bear box. [WACSBB0760]760.5 9,518 1009p101892.1

Guyot Creek [WA0762]761.8 10,363 1009p101890.8

Several campsites, bear locker, creek nearby. [WACSBB0766]766.3 10,321 1009p101886.3

Campsite, water, bear box, Crabtree Ranger Station 1 mile NE of PCT. [WACSBB0767B]766.3 10,640 1009p101886.3

John Muir Trail junction, PCT joins the JMT north from this point.-----PCT long-distance permit holders are NOT allowed to camp east of the Crabtree RangerStation – that includes no camping at Guitar Lake or on Mt Whitney. PCT long-distancepermit holders are allowed to day hike from the PCT to the summit of Mt. Whitney and backto the PCT. [JMT0767]

767.0 10,779 1009p101885.6

Mount Whitney, 8.4 miles E of the PCT on the John Muir Trail. [MTWhitney]767.0 14,480 1009p101885.6

Seasonal stream [WA0770]769.8 10,650 1009p101882.8

Wallace Creek ford, water, campsites, bear locker S of creek. [WACSBB0770B]770.3 10,392 1009p101882.3

Junction Meadow Trail junction [JunctionMdwTR]770.3 10,409 1009p101882.3

Wright Creek ford, water, campsite. [WACS0771]771.0 10,700 1009p101881.6

Campsite [CS0771B]771.2 10,745 1009p101881.4

Campsite [CS0771C]771.4 10,833 1009p101881.2

Water, several campsites, bear box, near the Tyndall Frog Ponds. [WACSBB0774]774.1 11,042 1009p91878.5

Trail to Tyndall Creek Ranger Station. [TyndallRngrTR]774.5 10,877 1009p91878.1

Tyndall Creek, campsite, bear box. [WACSBB0774B]774.5 10,875 1009p91878.1

Shepherd Pass Trail junction [ShepherdPassTR]774.6 10,923 1009p91878.0

Tyndall Creek ford [sometimes difficult]. [WA0775]774.7 10,934 1009p91877.9

Campsite, water, bear locker, Tyndall Creek nearby. [WACSBB0775B]774.7 10,977 1009p91877.9

Lake South America Trail. [TR0775]774.9 11,049 1009p91877.7

Creek [WA0775C]775.2 11,201 1009p91877.4

Creek [WA0777]777.0 11,911 1009p91875.6

Stream [WA0778]778.5 12,495 1009p91874.1

Several small exposed campsites below Forester Pass, water nearby. [WACS0779]778.6 12,502 1009p91874.0

Forester Pass, highest point on the Pacific Crest Trail, 13,200 feet. [ForesterPass]779.5 13,118 1009p91873.1

Water, several small exposed campsites at the lake outlet. [WACS0781]780.7 12,258 1009p91871.9

Creek [WA0781B]781.4 11,834 1009p91871.2

Creek [WA0781C]781.7 11,664 1009p91870.9

Campsite, water from creek south of trail. [WACS0783]782.5 11,234 1009p91870.1

Several small campsites. [CS0783B]783.1 10,900 1009p91869.5

Bubbs Creek ford [WA0784]784.0 10,536 1009p91868.6



Mile SB

Campsite, bear box, water from nearby Bubbs Creek. [WACSBB0784B]784.3 10,480 1009p91868.3

Campsite, water from nearby Bubbs Creek. [WACS0785]784.6 10,401 1009p81868.0

Wire gate [GT0786]785.7 10,111 1009p81866.9

Upper Vidette Meadow, large campsite, water, bear box. [WACSBB0786]786.1 9,912 1009p81866.5

Middle Vidette Meadow, large campsites, bear locker, water from Bubbs Creek, morecampsites 1/10 mi N or S of the bear locker. [WACSBB0787]

787.0 9,554 1009p81865.6

Campsite, water nearby. [WACS0787B]787.3 9,564 1009p81865.3

Cedar Grove Trail junction to Road's End. [CedarGroveTR]787.3 9,562 1009p81865.3

Stream [WA0788]787.9 10,071 1009p81864.7

Stream, campsite. [WACS788B]788.3 10,372 1009p81864.3

Bullfrog Lake Trail junction, joins the Onion Valley trail near Kearsarge Pass. [BullFrogLkTR]788.5 10,525 1009p81864.1

Campsite [CS0788C]788.5 10,530 1009p81864.1

Kearsarge Pass, 2.8 miles E of PCT. [KearsargePass]788.9 11,790 1009p81863.7

Onion Valley Trailhead, parking, bear boxes, outhouse, water spigon, trash cans, 7.6 miles Eof PCT mile 788.9. [OnionValley]

788.9 9,204 1009p81863.7

Junction with spur trail to PCT, 2/10 mile E of PCT. [TR0789]788.9 10,802 1009p81863.7

Charlotte Lake Trail junction [CharlotteLkTR]788.9 10,746 1009p81863.7

Independence is a small town 20.6 miles E of the PCT with a gas station mini-mart, motels,restaurants, pay phone, ESTransit.com bus, and post office [760-878-2210]. Independenceis accessible by hiking 7.6 miles E over Kearsarge Pass [11,712 feet] to Onion Valley, thentake the paved road 13 miles E to Independence.[Independence Resupply Rating: C-]-------Independence Post Office [open M-F 9:30-12:45 & 1:15-4]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryIndependence, CA 93526-----Bishop is a large town on Highway 395, 42 miles N of Independence, with a large Vonsgrocery, several outfitters, pharmacy, laundry, motels, ATMs, restaurants, and anything elsea hiker might need. Weekday ESTransit.com bus service runs from Lone Pine andIndependence to Bishop.-----[Bishop Resupply Rating: A]

789.1 10,7751863.5

Onion Valley Trail junction to Kearsarge Pass. [OnionValleyTR]789.1 10,775 1009p81863.5

Campsite [CS0790]789.8 11,013 1009p81862.8

Small campsite [CS0790B]790.0 11,094 1009p81862.6

Glen Pass [GlenPass]791.1 11,946 1009p81861.5

Creek [WA0792]792.1 11,088 1009p81860.5

Sixty Lakes Basin Trail junction. [SixtyLkBasinTR]792.9 10,563 1009p81859.7

Upper Rae Lakes outlet [WA0793]793.0 10,550 1009p81859.6

Trail junction to bear locker and campsite. [TR0793]793.5 10,619 1009p81859.1

Middle Rae Lake, campsite, bear locker. [WACSBB0793B]793.5 10,570 1009p81859.1

Creek [WA0794]793.7 10,578 1009p81858.9

Rae Lakes Ranger [RaeLkRanger]793.9 10,604 1009p81858.7



Mile SB

Lower Rae Lake, campsite, bear locker. [WACSBB0794B]794.3 10,564 1009p81858.3

Arrowhead Lake, large campsite, bear locker. [WACSBB0795]795.2 10,315 1009p81857.4

Dollar Lake, campsite. [WACS0796]795.8 10,222 1009p81856.8

Baxter Pass Trail junction [BaxterPassTR]795.9 10,217 1009p81856.7

Stream [WA0797]797.1 9,523 1009p81855.5

Fence, wire gate. [GT0797B]797.1 9,532 1009p81855.5

Wooden boardwalk, water is probably stagnant late season. [WA0797C]797.5 9,470 1009p81855.1

Woods Creek, suspension bridge, campsites, bear locker. [WACSBB0800]799.8 8,532 1009p71852.8

Paradise Valley Trail junction [ParadiseValTR]799.8 8,537 1009p71852.8

Creek [WA0800B]800.4 8,840 1009p71852.2

Stream [WA0801]801.2 9,103 1009p71851.4

Campsite [CS0801]801.5 9,245 1009p71851.1

Stream [WA0802]802.2 9,619 1009p71850.4

Campsite [CS0803]802.6 9,799 1009p71850.0

Stream [WA0803B]803.3 10,266 1009p71849.3

Sawmill Pass Trail junction, trail not maintained. [SawmillPassTR]803.4 10,369 1009p71849.2

Stream below a small pond. [WA0806]806.0 11,461 1009p71846.6

Pinchot Pass [PinchotPass]807.1 12,142 1009p71845.5

Lake Marjorie, campsite. [WACS0809]808.6 11,158 1009p71844.0

Lake Marjorie, small campsites. [WACS0808B]808.9 11,137 1009p71843.7

Stream [WA0809]809.2 11,045 1009p71843.4

Stream [WA0809B]809.3 11,036 1009p71843.3

Stream [WA0810]809.7 10,973 1009p71842.9

Campsite [WACS0810B]809.9 10,868 1009p71842.7

Stream near the Bench Lake Trail junction [WA0810C]810.1 10,770 1009p71842.5

Taboose Pass Trail [TaboosePassTR]810.2 10,778 1009p71842.4

Large stream [WA0811]811.1 10,141 1009p71841.5

Campsite [CS0811]811.3 10,062 1009p71841.3

South Fork of the Kings River ford [a large river, sometimes difficult], area closed to camping.[WA0811B]

811.4 10,039 1009p71841.2

Campsite, water, along South Fork of Kings River. [WACS0812]811.7 10,189 1009p71840.9

Creek [WA0812B]812.2 10,372 1009p71840.4

Trailside creek [WA0812C]812.4 10,408 1009p71840.2

Stream, several campsites. [WACS0813]813.2 10,666 1009p61839.4

Stream [WA0814]813.7 10,835 1009p61838.9

Ford a stream [WA0815]814.5 11,132 1009p61838.1

Small stream [WA0815B]815.2 11,440 1009p61837.4

Mather Pass [MatherPass]816.9 12,097 1009p61835.7



Mile SB

Stream [WA0818]818.1 11,237 1009p61834.5


Palisade Creek [WA0819B]819.3 10,842 1009p61833.3

Several small campsites [CS0819C]819.4 10,854 1009p61833.2

Small stream, small campsites 100 feet S of the stream crossing. [WACS0820]819.7 10,777 1009p61832.9

Stream, small campsites. [WACS0820B]819.8 10,750 1009p61832.8

Lower Palisade Lake, exposed campsites. [WACS0821]820.5 10,608 1009p61832.1

Stream [WA0821B]820.7 10,578 1009p61831.9

Trailside water, Palisade Creek. [WA0823]822.6 9,308 1009p61830.0

Campsite, Palisade Creek nearby. [WACS0823B]823.2 8,977 1009p61829.4

Campsite, water. [WACS0823C]823.5 8,913 1009p61829.1

Glacier Creek [WA0824]823.6 8,880 1009p61829.0

Large campsite, 200 feet S of trail, toward Palisade Creek. [WACS0824B]824.0 8,843 1009p61828.6

Trailside creek [WA0824B]824.2 8,795 1009p61828.4

Campsite, water, along Palisade Creek. [WACS0825]824.7 8,685 1009p61827.9


Campsite near Palisade Creek, also several other campsites 1/10 mile E. [WACS0826]826.3 8,425 1009p61826.3

Simpson Meadow Trail junction [SimpsonMdwTR]827.4 8,038 1009p61825.2

Campsite, Middle Fork Kings River nearby. [WACS0827]827.4 8,037 1009p61825.2

Campsite, Middle Fork Kings River nearby. [WACS0828]827.5 8,091 1009p61825.1

Campsite along the Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0828B]828.0 8,243 1009p61824.6

Campsite, water. [WACS0828C]828.4 8,242 1009p61824.2

Grouse Meadow, campsite, water. [WACS0828D]828.5 8,244 1009p61824.1

Fence, wire gate. [GT0830]829.6 8,365 1009p61823.0

Campsite, water, along Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0831]830.5 8,648 1009p61822.1

Campsite, water, along Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0831B]830.6 8,651 1009p61822.0

Campsite, water, along Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0831C]830.8 8,693 1009p61821.8

Creek, steel bridge. [WA0831D]830.9 8,710 1009p61821.7

Several campsites [WACS0831E]831.0 8,723 1009p61821.6

Bishop Pass Trail Junction [BishopPassTR]831.0 8,751 1009p61821.6

Bishop Pass, 6.5 miles E of PCT. [BishopPass]831.0 11,981 1009p61821.6

Campsite [WACS0831F]831.5 8,870 1009p61821.1

Several campsites [WACS0832]831.7 8,880 1009p61820.9

Small campsite [WACS0832B]831.7 8,880 1009p61820.9

Campsite near a creek [WACS0832C]831.8 8,886 1009p61820.8

Fence, wire gate. [GT0832D]832.3 9,188 1009p61820.3

Big Pete Meadow, campsites, creek. [WACS0833]832.6 9,250 1009p61820.0



Mile SB

Creek [WA0833B]832.7 9,245 1009p51819.9

Large campsites, Middle Fork Kings River nearby. [WACS0833C]833.0 9,310 1009p51819.6

Large campsite along Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0833D]833.3 9,381 1009p51819.3

Large campsite along the Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0834]833.6 9,488 1009p51819.0

Campsite along the Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0835]834.8 10,328 1009p51817.8

Creek [WA0835B]834.9 10,396 1009p51817.7

Campsite along the Middle Fork Kings River. [WACS0835C]835.0 10,482 1009p51817.6

Middle Fork Kings River [WA0835D]835.5 10,697 1009p51817.1

Middle Fork Kings River, inlet to small lake, camping not permitted in this area. [WA0836]835.9 10,866 1009p51816.7

Stream [WA0836B]836.3 11,008 1009p51816.3

Lake outlet [WA0837]836.8 11,316 1009p51815.8

Middle Fork Kings River [WA0837B]837.0 11,318 1009p51815.6

Helen Lake outlet [WA0837C]837.4 11,631 1009p51815.2

Inflow to Helen Lake [WA0838]837.9 11,640 1009p51814.7

Muir Pass, stone hut. [MuirPass]838.6 11,974 1009p51814.0

Stream [WA0839]839.3 11,573 1009p51813.3

Outflow from Lake McDermand [WA0840]839.6 11,542 1009p51813.0

Wanda Lake midpoint. [WA0840B]840.1 11,434 1009p51812.5

Wanda Lake, several small campsites. [WACS0840C]840.5 11,443 1009p51812.1

Campsites [WACS0841]840.6 11,435 1009p51812.0

Headwaters of Evolution Creek. [WA0841B]840.8 11,372 1009p51811.8

Evolution Basin, water. [WA0841C]841.1 11,320 1009p51811.5

Sapphire Lake [WA0842]842.1 11,033 1009p51810.5

Evolution Creek, inflow to Evolution Lake. [WA0843]843.1 10,866 1009p51809.5

Evolution Lake, campsite. [WACS0844]843.5 10,877 1009p51809.1

Evolution Lake, campsite. [WACS0844B]844.4 10,870 1009p51808.2

Creek [WA0845]845.3 10,464 1009p51807.3

Campsite [CS0845B]845.4 10,404 1009p51807.2

Campsite [CS0846]845.8 10,020 1009p51806.8

Stream, campsite nearby. [WACS0846B]846.0 9,942 1009p51806.6

Several campsites W of trail. [WACS0847]846.6 9,814 1009p51806.0

Creek [WA0847B]847.5 9,725 1009p51805.1

Campsite near Evolution Creek [WACS0848]847.6 9,691 1009p51805.0

McClure Meadow, campsite, water. [WACS0848B]848.1 9,649 1009p51804.5

Creek [WA0848]848.2 9,651 1009p51804.4

McClure Meadow ranger cabin. [McClureRanger]848.2 9,652 1009p51804.4

McClure Meadow, campsite, water. [WACS0848C]848.4 9,642 1009p51804.2



Mile SB

Evolution Creek, campsite. [WACS0849]848.7 9,555 1009p41803.9

Fence, wood gate. [GT0849B]848.8 9,531 1009p41803.8

Creek [WA0849C]849.1 9,486 1009p41803.5

Alternate route across Evolution Creek during high water. [TR0850]850.1 9,236 1009p41802.5

Evolution Meadow, campsite, water. [WACS0850B]850.2 9,242 1009p41802.4

Evolution Creek ford, campsites, can be a dangerous crossing early season during highwater. [WACS0851]

850.9 9,201 1009p41801.7


Large campsite. [CS0852]852.2 8,480 1009p41800.4

South Fork San Joaquin River, wood bridge, several campsites, water, Goddard CanyonTrail junction. [WACS0852B]

852.4 8,482 1009p41800.2

Campsite [CS0853]852.5 8,481 1009p41800.1

Creek [WA0853B]852.6 8,471 1009p41800.0

Several campsites [CS0853C]853.1 8,426 1009p41799.5

Fence, wire gate. [GT0853D]853.3 8,401 1009p41799.3

South Fork San Joaquin River, steel bridge, large campsite nearby. [WACS0853E]853.3 8,375 1009p41799.3

Aspen Meadow, stream. [WA0854]854.5 8,249 1009p41798.1

Campsite in Aspen Meadow, water, another campsite 1/10th mile S. [WACS0855]854.6 8,207 1009p41798.0

Campsite, water. [WACS0856]855.5 8,107 1009p41797.1

Large campsite along the South Fork San Joaquin River. [WACS0856B]855.7 8,073 1009p41796.9

Large campsite, near Piute Creek. [WACS0856C]855.9 8,077 1009p41796.7

Piute Creek, steel bridge, Piute Pass Trail junction, John Muir Wilderness boundary nearby.[WA0856D]

855.9 8,072 1009p41796.7

Florence Lake Trail junction to Muir Ranch. [FlorenceLakeTR]857.7 7,889 1009p41794.9

Muir Trail Ranch [muirtrailranch.com/resupply.html], 1.5 miles NW of PCT on Florence LakeTrail, is a private guest ranch that accepts hiker resupply packages [$$] and sells a fewemergency supplies.-------Packages are delivered to the ranch via pack animals and must follow detailed shippinginstructions. Allow extra time for delivery. The package fee for 2019 was $85.00 for 25pounds. [MuirRanch]

857.7 7,759 1009p41794.9

Campsite along the South Fork San Joaquin River, 4/10 mile NW of PCT. [WACS0858]857.7 7,789 1009p41794.9

Trail to Florence Lake and Muir Ranch [FlorenceLakeTR2]859.5 8,411 1009p41793.1

Senger Creek [WACS0862]861.6 9,748 1009p41791.0

Several campsites near a seasonal creek [CS0862B]862.4 10,091 1009p41790.2

Seasonal water, may not be flowing late season in dry years. [WA0862C]862.4 10,093 1009p41790.2

Large campsite near seasonal creek. [CS0863D]862.6 10,111 1009p41790.0

Sallie Keyes Lake outlet, campsites nearby. [WACS0864]863.7 10,200 1009p41788.9

Sallie Keyes Creek [WA0864B]864.0 10,194 1009p41788.6

Heart Lake [WA0865]864.8 10,571 1009p41787.8

Sallie Keyes Creek [WA0865B]865.0 10,599 1009p41787.6



Mile SB

Selden Pass [SeldenPass]865.6 10,910 1009p41787.0

Marie Lake, campsite. [WACS0866]866.3 10,582 1009p41786.3

Marie Lake, campsite. [WACS0866B]866.3 10,568 1009p41786.3

Marie Lake, campsite. [WACS0866C]866.5 10,576 1009p41786.1

Rose Lake Trail junction [RoseLakeTR]867.9 10,037 1009p31784.7

Campsite [CS0868]868.1 10,018 1009p31784.5

West Fork Bear Creek, campsite S of the creek. [WACS0868B]868.2 10,009 1009p31784.4

Bear Creek ford, WA0869, can be a difficult ford. [WA0869]869.1 9,574 1009p31783.5

Seven Gables Lake Trail junction [7GablesLakeTR]869.2 9,578 1009p31783.4

Hilgard Branch ford [WA0870]870.4 9,345 1009p31782.2

Lake Italy Trail junction [LakeItalyTR]870.4 9,328 1009p31782.2

Bear Creek, several campsites [WACS0871]870.9 9,236 1009p31781.7

Bear Creek, campsite. [WACS0871B]871.4 9,144 1009p31781.2

Bear Creek, several campsites. [WACS0872]871.8 9,081 1009p31780.8

Bear Creek, large campsite. [WACS0872B]872.3 8,955 1009p31780.3

Bear Creek Trail junction [BearCreekTR]872.4 8,944 1009p31780.2

Creek [WA0873]873.0 9,011 1009p31779.6

Campsite [CS0873B]873.1 9,021 1009p31779.5

Seasonal stream, campsite. [WACS0873C]873.2 9,093 1009p31779.4

Campsite [CS0873D]873.5 9,184 1009p31779.1

Small campsite near seasonal water. [WACS0874]873.6 9,302 1009p31779.0

Creek [WA0874B]874.0 9,527 1009p31778.6

Creek [WA0874C]874.3 9,751 1009p31778.3

Bear Ridge Trail junction [TR0875]874.5 9,874 1009p31778.1

Vermilion Valley Resort [edisonlake.com, 559-259-4000] is a hiker-friendly resort 6 miles Wof the PCT with a small store, restaurant, tent cabins, showers, and laundry.-------You can reach VVR by a ferry boat [$, 9am & 4pm, if the lake is not too low] that lands 1.5miles SW of the PCT or hike 5 miles along the N shore of Lake Edison to VVR or via theBear Ridge Trail. VVR accepts hiker resupply packages [$$$].-----Ship UPS or Fed-X ONLY, $30-50 fee, allow extra time for delivery to VVR, include ETA:Vermilion Valley Resortc/o Rancheria Garage62311 Huntington Lake RoadLakeshore, CA 93634 [VVR]

874.5 7,687 1009p31778.1

Seasonal water near trail switchback. [WA0877]877.0 9,039 1009p31775.6

Stream [WA0878]878.5 7,859 1009p31774.1

Mono Creek, steel bridge, several campsites on either side of the bridge. [WACS0879]878.7 7,877 1009p31773.9

Lake Edison Ferry Trail junction to Vermilion Valley Resort. [VVRFerryTR]878.7 7,899 1009p31773.9

North Fork Mono Creek ford, campsites at the ford and 400 feet E. [WACS0879B]879.4 7,972 1009p31773.2

North Fork Mono Creek, campsite. [WACS0880]880.0 8,329 1009p31772.6



Mile SB

Mono Pass Trail junction, campsites nearby. [MonoPassTR]880.1 8,356 1009p31772.5

North Fork Mono Creek, near Pocket Meadow, campsite. [WACS0881]881.1 8,922 1009p31771.5

Mott Lake Trail junction [MottLakeTR]881.5 9,008 1009p31771.1

North Fork Mono Creek, second ford, campsites nearby. [WACS0882]881.5 8,993 1009p21771.1

Stream [WA0882B]881.7 9,231 1009p21770.9

Silver Pass Creek [WA0883]882.6 9,694 1009p21770.0

Campsite along Silver Pass Creek [WACS0883B]882.8 9,792 1009p21769.8

Campsite [CS0883C]882.9 9,907 1009p21769.7

Silver Pass [SilverPass]884.9 10,747 1009p21767.7

High point above Silver Pass, the pass is actually 2/10 mi S, campsite nearby. [SilverPass2]885.1 10,937 1009p21767.5

Campsite [CS0886]885.5 10,694 1009p21767.1

Chief Lake [WA0886B]885.7 10,580 1009p21766.9

Goodale Pass Trail junction [GoodalePassTR]886.0 10,538 1009p21766.6

Campsite [CS0886C]886.1 10,503 1009p21766.5

Squaw Lake outlet [WA0886D]886.5 10,289 1009p21766.1

Campsite [CS0887]887.3 9,873 1009p21765.3

Stream, wood bridge. [WA0887B]887.5 9,729 1009p21765.1

Ford a stream [WA0888]887.6 9,712 1009p21765.0

Cascade Valley Trail [CascadeValTR]888.5 9,204 1009p21764.1

Campsite [CS0888B]888.5 9,197 1009p21764.1

Campsite [CS0889]888.5 9,211 1009p21764.1

Fish Creek, steel bridge. [WA0889B]888.6 9,249 1009p21764.0

Campsite, near Fish Creek. [WACS0889C]889.2 9,508 1009p21763.4

Campsite, near Fish Creek. [WACS0889D]889.4 9,506 1009p21763.2

Campsite, near Fish Creek. [WACS0890]889.5 9,510 1009p21763.1

McGee Pass Trail junction [McGeePassTR]889.5 9,524 1009p21763.1

Creek [WA0890B]889.8 9,723 1009p21762.8

Campsite [CS0891]890.9 10,432 1009p21761.7

Campsite [CS0891B]891.1 10,414 1009p21761.5

Lake Virginia inflow [WA0892]891.6 10,350 1009p21761.0

Several campsites near Lake Virginia. [CS0892B]891.8 10,372 1009p21760.8

Purple Lake outlet, wood bridge. No camping within 300 feet of the outlet of Purple Lake.[WA0893]

893.5 9,917 1009p21759.1

Fish Creek Trail junction [FishCrkTR2]893.5 9,936 1009p21759.1

Campsite near Purple Lake [WACS0894]893.6 9,971 1009p21759.0

Ram Lake Trail junction [RamLakeTR]893.6 9,979 1009p21759.0

Duck Lake Trail junction. No camping within 300 feet of the outlet of Duck Lake.[DuckLakeTR]

895.7 10,174 1009p21756.9



Mile SB

Stream, double log crossing, campsite nearby. [WACS0896]895.9 10,023 1009p21756.7

Deer Creek, double log crossing, large campsite. [WACS0901]901.0 9,115 1009p21751.6

Stream [WA0902]901.7 9,179 1009p11750.9

Crater Creek, bridge. [WA0903]902.9 8,955 1009p11749.7

Crater Creek, bridge. [WA0903B]903.2 8,917 1009p11749.4

Horseshoe Lake Trail junction [HorseshoeLkTR]903.3 8,923 1009p11749.3

Crater Creek [WA0904]903.5 8,849 1009p11749.1

Crater Creek, campsite [WACS0904B]903.9 8,655 1009p11748.7

Horseshoe Lake trail junction [MammothPassTR]903.9 8,660 1009p11748.7

Small creek [WA0905]905.2 8,207 1009p11747.4

Red's Meadow Campground, water, hot spring bath house, 6/10 mi N of PCT. [RedsMdwCG]906.6 7,657 1009p11746.0

Trail junction to Red's Meadow Store and campground, 3/10 mile NE of PCT. [TR0907]906.6 7,718 1009p11746.0

Red's Meadow [Redsmeadow.com, 760-934-2345] is a pack station 3/10 mile NE of the PCTwith a small store offering limited resupply, good restaurant, cabins, laundry, pay phone,nearby campground with free hot spring showers.-------Bus service [$8 day pass, estransit.com] runs between Red's Meadow, the MammothMountain ski area, stops at the store. Red's Meadow is open from about 6/15 - 10/1. Snowmay delay the opening during high snow years.-----Reds Meadow accepts resupply packages, $40 fee, see Redsmeadow.com for detailedshipping/payment instructions. [RedsMdwStore]

906.6 7,709 1009p11746.0

Mammoth Lakes is a large town 16 miles E of the PCT with motels, restaurants, laundry,ATM, outfitters, pharmacies, large groceries, natural food store, campgrounds, estransit.combus, yarts.com bus, and a post office [760-934-2205].-------Mammoth Lakes Post Office [open M-F 8-4]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryMammoth Lakes, CA 93546-----[Resupply Rating: A]

906.6 7,718 1009p11746.0

Rainbow Falls Trail junction, trailhead parking 1/10 mile N. [RainbowFallsTR]906.8 7,629 1008p171745.8

Alternate route through Devils Postpile. [DevilsPostTR]907.2 7,480 1008p171745.4

Middle Fork San Joaquin River, bridge. [WA0907]907.3 7,478 1008p171745.3

Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail diverge to the north. [JMT0909]909.0 7,681 1008p171743.6

Middle Fork San Joaquin River, bridge. [WA0911]911.0 7,690 1008p171741.6

Upper Soda Springs Campground, bear box. [WACSBB0911]911.0 7,688 1008p171741.6

Agnew Meadow Trailhead [AgnewMdwTR]914.8 8,311 1008p171737.8

Mammoth Mountain Ski Lodge, 4.2 miles SE of PCT on Minaret Summit Road.[MMSkiLodge]

914.8 8,903 1008p171737.8

High Trail Trailhead, faucet, toilet, trash, Mammoth shuttle 3/10 mi SE at the Minaret SummitRoad. [HighTrailTH]

915.0 8,335 1008p171737.6

Campsite [CS0920]920.0 9,677 1008p161732.6

Agnew Pass Trail junction [AgnewPassTR]921.0 9,507 1008p161731.6

John Muir Trail rejoins PCT. No camping within 1/4 mile of the outlet of Thousand IslandLake. [JMT0923]

922.9 9,846 1008p161729.7



Mile SB

Island Pass [IslandPass]924.6 10,227 1008p161728.0

Small pond [WA0925]925.0 10,135 1008p161727.6

Davis Lakes Trail junction [DavisLakesTR]925.6 9,699 1008p161727.0

Stream [WA0926]925.8 9,677 1008p161726.8

Rush Creek Trail junction [RushCreekTR]925.9 9,645 1008p161726.7

Stream [WA0926B]926.0 9,651 1008p161726.6

Marie Lakes Trail [MarieLakeTR]926.9 10,062 1008p161725.7

Rush Creek ford, small campsite nearby. [WACS0927]926.9 10,069 1008p161725.7

Small lake [WA0927B]927.4 10,155 1008p161725.2

Stream [WA0928]927.9 10,341 1008p161724.7

Stream [WA0928B]928.0 10,356 1008p161724.6

Stream [WA0929]928.7 10,498 1008p161723.9

Donohue Pass [DonohuePass]929.5 11,073 1008p161723.1


Small lake outlet [WA0931]930.5 10,476 1008p161722.1

Stream [WA0931B]930.8 10,490 1008p161721.8

Stream [WA0931C]931.0 10,373 1008p161721.6

Lyell Fork ford, several campsites. [WACS0931D]931.2 10,186 1008p151721.4

Stream [WA0932]931.7 9,884 1008p151720.9

Lyell Fork, bridge, several campsites. [WACS0932B]932.1 9,651 1008p151720.5

Small stream, campsite nearby. [WACS0934]933.6 8,992 1008p151719.0

Ireland Creek [WA0936]936.0 8,927 1008p151716.6

Evelyn Lake Trail junction [EvelynLakeTR]936.1 8,888 1008p151716.5

No camping northbound until four miles N of Tuolumne Meadows. [NoCamping937]937.0 8,842 1008p151715.6

Seasonal Rafferty Creek, bridge. [WA0940]940.1 8,723 1008p151712.5

Vogelsang Trail junction [VogelsangTR]940.2 8,722 1008p151712.4

Tuolumne Campground Trail junction [TR0941]940.8 8,669 1008p151711.8

Lyell Fork, bridge. [WA0941]940.9 8,665 1008p151711.7

Dana Fork, bridge. [WA0941B]941.5 8,688 1008p151711.1

Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Trail junction [TuolumneLdgTR]941.7 8,671 1008p151710.9

Highway 120 [Hwy120]942.5 8,596 1008p151710.1

Tuolumne Meadows Campground, walk-in sites, water, 3/10 mile SW of PCT. [TuolumneCG]942.5 8,624 1008p151710.1



Mile SB

Tuolumne Meadows has a nearby campground with backpacker campsites, surprisingly wellstocked store [3/10 mile W of the PCT at Hwy 20], snack bar, outfitter [in the gas station],yarts.com bus, and a post office [209-372-8236].-------The store and post office may not be open early season due to snow.-----Tuolumne Meadows Post Office [Open M-F 9-5, Sa 9-12]:(Your Name)c/o General DeliveryTuolumne MeadowsYosemite National Park, CA 95389 [TuolumneStore]

942.5 8,577 1008p151710.1


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