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I’ve often envied the strength and dedication of the 300 or so folks who attempt to hike its 2,650 miles each year. And as I’ve wandered into the PCT’s more remote regions, I’ve pondered the footprints this path has seen and the handful of thru-hikers who have actually placed one foot in front of the other day after day, from Mexico to Canada. (If you’re interested in thru-hiking the PCT in Northern California, check out Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, From Tuolumne Meadows to the Oregon Border by Jeffrey P. Schaffer.)

      I freely admit that I’m not in the same league as these hikers. How many of us would be willing to hike all day and sleep on the ground all night for four or five months straight? Are there ways to experience the trail without that kind of commitment?

      The answer is an unqualified yes. Instead of guiding you through the arduous task of hiking the entire PCT, the goal of this book is to help you plan trips that incorporate hiking on the PCT in Northern California, whether you have just an afternoon to spare or you want to escape for the entire weekend. And because I’m sucker for scenery and a lake lover at heart, my hike choices most often include the opportunity for a wilderness swim or a summit hike to take in outstanding views. This cargo-pocket guide offers advice to help you make the most of your time away from civilization, however long (or short) that stretch may be.

      Please enjoy yourself on the trail and make memories with your family and friends that will last a lifetime. But also remember to tread lightly and respect the incredible, often fragile natural environment therein. When you travel off-trail, do so only in small groups. Don’t feed the wildlife. Obey all laws on the trail. Be careful when you’re using matches. And by all means, pack out all the trash you’ve packed in, and help out everyone by picking up trash on the trail that is not yours. Above all, remember that you’re a guest in one of the greatest kingdoms in the world—a natural kingdom far superior to the artificial world.

Recommended Hikes

      MOST SCENIC

1	Agnew Meadows to Thousand Island Lake
4	Sonora Pass to Leavitt Lake
14	Emerald Bay to Lake Aloha
15	Barker Pass to Twin Peaks
24	Burney Falls

      MOST DIFFICULT

2	Tuolumne Meadows to Ireland Lake
4	Sonora Pass to Leavitt Lake
19	Warren Lake
28	Paynes and Big Blue Lakes
29	Little Elk Lake

      EASIEST

8	Ebbetts Pass to Upper Kinney Lake
18	Glacier Meadows Trail to Donner Pass Road
20	Loves Falls
22	Warner Valley Road to Terminal Geyser
24	Burney Falls

      BEST FOR WILDFLOWER

3	Tuolumne Meadows to Waterwheel Falls
11	Carson Pass to Showers Lake
14	Emerald Bay to Lake Aloha
26	Middle Deadfall Lake and Mount Eddy
31	Paradise Lake

      BEST FOR SOLITUDE

6	Clark Fork to Disaster Creek
9	Carson Pass to Fourth of July Lake
27	Statue Lake
28	Paynes and Big Blue Lakes
30	Shadow Lake

      BEST FOR SWIMMING

13	Echo Lake to Lake Aloha
14	Emerald Bay to Lake Aloha
19	Warren Lake
23	Cluster Lakes
28	Paynes and Big Blue Lakes

      BEST FOR STARGAZING

2	Tuolumne Meadows to Ireland Lake
5	Sonora Pass to Sonora Peak
11	Carson Pass to Showers Lake
28	Paynes and Big Blue Lakes
30	Shadow Lake

      BEST FOR SUNSETS

2	Tuolumne Meadows to Ireland Lake
4	Sonora Pass to Leavitt Lake
19	Warren Lake
21	Sierra Buttes Lookout
26	Middle Deadfall Lake and Mount Eddy

      BEST FOR CHILDREN

8	Ebbetts Pass to Upper Kinney Lake
13	Echo Lake to Lake Aloha
22	Warner Valley Road to Terminal Geyser
24	Burney Falls
26	Middle Deadfall Lake and Mount Eddy

      BEST FOR HISTORY

10	Carson Pass to Winnemucca Lake
11	Carson Pass to Showers Lake
17	Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley
21	Sierra Buttes Lookout
31	Paradise Lake

      Introduction

      How to Use This Guidebook

      THE OVERVIEW MAP AND OVERVIEW MAP KEY

      USE THE OVERVIEW MAP on the inside front cover to pinpoint

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