Pacific Crest Trail 2019 | Saved By Mountains | IBTAT

🥾 General Info:

Length: ~2,650 miles (4,265 km)
Route: From Campo, California (near the Mexico border) to Manning Park, British Columbia (Canada)
States Traversed: 3 (California, Oregon, Washington)
Highest Point: Forester Pass, CA – 13,153 ft (4,009 m)
Lowest Point: Cascade Locks, OR – ~140 ft (43 m)
Elevation Gain/Loss: Over 420,000 ft (~128,000 m)

🧍‍♂️Hikers & Usage:

Thru-Hike Permits Issued (2024): ~7,000
Typical Completion Rate: 15–30%
Average Thru-Hike Time: 4.5–6 months
Popular Start Time: Late March to early May (Northbound), August to September (Southbound)
Day & Section Hikers: Tens of thousands annually

🌄 Trail Facts:

Established: 1968 (designated as a National Scenic Trail)
Managed By: U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, PCTA
Number of Wilderness Areas Crossed: Over 50
Notable Features: Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, Mojave Desert, Crater Lake, Mt. Rainier