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The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, generally known as the '''Pacific Crest Trail''' is a long-distance hiking and [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] trail closely aligned with the highest | The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, generally known as the '''Pacific Crest Trail''' is a long-distance hiking and [[Equestrianism|equestrian]] trail in the western [[United States of America|U.S.]] closely aligned with the highest portions of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail's southern terminus is next to the [[Mexico]]–U.S., just south of Campo, [[California (U.S. state)|California]], and its northern terminus is on the [[Canada]]–U.S. border]], upon which it continues unofficially to the Windy Joe Trail within Manning Park in [[British Columbia]]; it passes through [[California (U.S. state)|California]], [[Oregon (U.S. state)|Oregon]], and [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. | ||
The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,653 mi (4,270 km) long and ranges in elevation from roughly 110 feet (34 m) | The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,653 mi (4,270 km) long and ranges in elevation from roughly 110 feet (34 m) above sea level near the Oregon–Washington border to 13153 ft (4009 m) at Forester Pass in California's Sierra Nevada. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks.<ref>"Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail." Parks Directory of the United States. 2004 ed.</ref> Its midpoint is near Chester, California (near Mt. Lassen), where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges meet.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/28944 |title=Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 31 |last=Backpacker Magazine |publisher=Trimble Outdoors |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402093047/http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/28944 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 29, 2015 }}</ref> The overall [[elevation gain]] for the Pacific Crest Trail is approximately 489,000 ft (149,000 m).<ref name="NPS-CraterLake">{{cite web |date=2022 |title=Crater Lake: Reflections Visitor Guide |page=4 |url=https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/news/upload/Crater_Lake_Reflections_Summer-Fall_2022_for_Website-2.pdf |publisher=National Park Service |accessdate=February 26, 2024}}</ref> | ||
The Pacific Crest Trail was conceived by Clinton Churchill Clarke in 1932.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gally |first=Sid |url=http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20130811/sid-gally-the-pacific-crest-trail-had-its-roots-in-pasadena |title=The Pacific Crest Trail had its roots in Pasadena |work=Pasadena Star News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114145427/http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/general-news/20130811/sid-gally-the-pacific-crest-trail-had-its-roots-in-pasadena |archive-date=January 14, 2015}}</ref> It received official status under the National Trails System Act of 1968 but was not officially completed until 1993. | |||
The Pacific Crest Trail, the [[Appalachian Trail]], and the | The Pacific Crest Trail, the [[Appalachian Mountains|Appalachian Trail]], and the Continental Divide Trail form what is known as the "Triple Crown of hiking" in the U.S.<ref>{{cite book|last=Berger|first=Karen|title=Hiking the Triple Crown: How to Hike America's Longest Trails : Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail|location=Seattle|publisher=Mountaineers Press|year=2001|isbn=978-0-89886-760-2}}</ref> | ||
The Pacific Crest Trail is also part of the 6,875-mile Great Western Loop. | |||
==Attribution== | ==Attribution== | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 12 July 2024
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Pacific Crest Trail is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the western U.S. closely aligned with the highest portions of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail's southern terminus is next to the Mexico–U.S., just south of Campo, California, and its northern terminus is on the Canada–U.S. border]], upon which it continues unofficially to the Windy Joe Trail within Manning Park in British Columbia; it passes through California, Oregon, and Washington.
The Pacific Crest Trail is 2,653 mi (4,270 km) long and ranges in elevation from roughly 110 feet (34 m) above sea level near the Oregon–Washington border to 13153 ft (4009 m) at Forester Pass in California's Sierra Nevada. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks.[1] Its midpoint is near Chester, California (near Mt. Lassen), where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges meet.[2] The overall elevation gain for the Pacific Crest Trail is approximately 489,000 ft (149,000 m).[3]
The Pacific Crest Trail was conceived by Clinton Churchill Clarke in 1932.[4] It received official status under the National Trails System Act of 1968 but was not officially completed until 1993.
The Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail form what is known as the "Triple Crown of hiking" in the U.S.[5]
The Pacific Crest Trail is also part of the 6,875-mile Great Western Loop.
Attribution
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References
- ↑ "Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail." Parks Directory of the United States. 2004 ed.
- ↑ Backpacker Magazine. Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 31. Trimble Outdoors.
- ↑ Crater Lake: Reflections Visitor Guide. National Park Service (2022). Retrieved on February 26, 2024.
- ↑ Gally, Sid. The Pacific Crest Trail had its roots in Pasadena, Pasadena Star News.
- ↑ Berger, Karen (2001). Hiking the Triple Crown: How to Hike America's Longest Trails : Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail. Seattle: Mountaineers Press. ISBN 978-0-89886-760-2.