The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
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The Ultimate Guide to Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Introduction
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650-mile (4,265 km) long trail that traverses the spine of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountains in the western United States. It is one of the world's most iconic hiking trails, and for good reason. The PCT offers hikers a chance to experience some of the most dr