Top 9 Places To Explore in the Pacific Crest Trail

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Embark on an epic adventure in 2023 by hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and exploring its top 9 scenic places through California, Oregon, and Washington.

Campo, the southern terminus of the PCT, welcomes hikers with a rich history, a friendly community, and the iconic Southern Terminus Monument, where many embark on their trail journey.

Campo

#1

Mount Laguna is a mountain village in San Diego County, California, around 40 miles from Campo. It sits at an elevation of over 6,000 feet, providing cooler temperatures.

Mount Laguna

#2

Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is famous for its big rocks, waterfalls, fields, lakes, and animals. It's a well-liked place to go in the US.

Yosemite National Park

#3

Crater Lake National Park is another spectacular national park that the PCT passes through. It is located in southern Oregon and covers over 180 square miles of land.

Crater Lake National Park

#4

Cascade Locks is a small town in Oregon that lies on the banks of the Columbia River. It is the lowest point on the PCT at 140 feet above sea level.

Cascade Locks

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Cascade Locks is a small town in Oregon that lies on the banks of the Columbia River. It is the lowest point on the PCT at 140 feet above sea level.

Goat Rocks Wilderness

#6

Snoqualmie Pass is a mountain pass in Washington that lies on Interstate 90. It is about 50 miles east of Seattle and has an elevation of over 3,000 feet. 

Snoqualmie Pass

#7

Glacier Peak Wilderness is another wilderness area in Washington that covers over 560 square miles of land. It is part of the North Cascades and contains Glacier Peak.

Glacier Peak Wilderness

#8

Manning Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, that covers over 200 square miles of land. It is located about 8 miles north of the Canada-US border and PCT.

Manning Park

#9

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