Fact Sheet
| Name: | Pacific Crest Trail |
| Abbreviation: | PCT |
| Country: | The United States of America |
| Length: | 2650 miles, 4264 |
| Waymarked? |  Yes, PCT crest all along the trail |
| Permit Required? | Yes, more info |
| Best time to start hike? | NOBO: Mid-March to Mid-May SOBO: Late June to July |
| How long does it take on average? | 4 to 6 months |
| Most popular hiking direction? | NOBO |
| Other info? | First 700 miles are desert, long water carries may be required. A bear canister is required through the Sierra Nevada section. |
PCT Google Map
Online Resources
Official Website: https://www.pcta.org/
Guides/Maps:
- https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/maps/
- https://shop.pcta.org/https-shop-pcta-org-publications-trail-maps
- https://atlasguides.com/pacific-crest-trail/
Books:
- Yogi’s Pacific Crest Trail Handbook (Yogi’s PCT Handbook)
- The Pacific Crest Trail: Hiking the PCT from Mexico to Canada
- Pocket PCT: Complete Data and Town Guide
- Bliss(ters): How I walked from Mexico to Canada one summer
- Old Lady on the Trail: Triple Crown at 76
- Yogi’s PCT Handbook: Trail Tips and Town Guide
- Cheryl Strayed: Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail