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CDT Journal - Jun 6, 2010
Author: Iceaxe

Send and view water reports, trail reports while you're standing on the trail! You can also post all manner of hiker chatter. It's a great way to stay informed out on the trail.

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Planning
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions for first timers and old timers.
Planning Synopsis - A short and simple hike planning guide.
Resupply - All the major resupply locations along the PCT.
Gear Lists - Complete gear lists of those that walked the walk.
Plans - Actual, complete plans/schedules used by thru-hikers.
Register - Sign the register! The virtual trailhead register for section or thru-hikers.
Stockmen - For those who travel the trail with their 4 hooved friends.
Join a Trail Crew - For a day or week, learn more about the joy of giving back.
Trail App Reports - View all reports submitted from the Postholer Trail App.

Maps
Pacific Crest Trail Google Map - trail trace, mileages, elevations, resupply, etc.
Mt San Jacinto - 1:30K maps from Hwy 74 to I-10.
JMT Map & Data Book - Free online map set and data book (available in PDF).
Overview Maps - 71, 1:100K maps and 29, 1:250K maps in PDF format.
Fire Perimeters - Interactive map of active fire perimeters.
Earthquake Map - 30 day interactive earthquake map along the PCT.

Reference
Data Book - Online version or PDF version.
Elevation Profiles - Complete elevation profiles for every trail section.
Photo Atlas - 7,000+ flora and landscape photos geo-referenced.

Miscellaneous
Links - A plethora of PCT links for all of your needs.
News - Trail news specific to the PCT.
Report Bikes on the PCT - Document bike encounters along the PCT.

Trail Conditions
Snow Depth - daily update of NOAA snow depth map.
Snow Conditions - Current and historical conditions. Weather, too!

Recent Forum Posts

Re: Finding Tent Sites
lasdinaub - Wed, Jun 12, 2013
That's good to hear, and thanks for the advice about checking for sharp objects under my pad! i'm looking forward to this hike!...

Re: Finding Tent Sites
lacrose - Wed, Jun 12, 2013
lasdinaub - There will be no problem finding a one person tent sleeping- bag footprint to camp on anywhere in that section. I...

Re: Best Time Of Year To Hike Oregon
Ripcord - Wed, Jun 5, 2013
I've hiked the Oregon section twice. On average, the best time of year is normally from the end of July to the end of August. ...

Best Time Of Year To Hike Oregon
jalan - Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Hi, I'm hoping to Hike from Old Station to Bridge of the Gods (Oregon) next year. Any advice on the best months to hike. I'll...

Re: Sobo Posse June 14 Seatle Airport
rbrasel55 - Sun, Jun 2, 2013
Approaching time for party. Spoke to some other sobos leaving late june. I have decided to start at the oregan border. Plan...

Finding Tent Sites
lasdinaub - Sat, Jun 1, 2013
Hi - My first post here. I've been backpacking for the past year, but always at locations that have established, reservable c...

Upcoming PCT Work Parties
North 350 Blades - Fri, May 31, 2013
With the hiking season in full swing, that ALSO means its trail crew season as well. Upcoming projects include: June 1 - Singl...

Re: Snow Levels In Glacier -- End Of June
justben - Thu, May 30, 2013
Excellent! Thanks for the info and encouragement. Last summer I hiked the Colorado Trail -- no snow in July -- beautiful and eas...

Re: Snow Levels In Glacier -- End Of June
gg-man - Thu, May 30, 2013
Right now in the Bob, just south of Glacier the snow line is at 5500' on the north face and about 6000' on the south. By the ti...

Re: Need Encouraging Words, Just Quit Job Of 14 Year
Ripcord - Fri, May 24, 2013
Guess what? It will all somehow work out, it always does. You'll change, you'll probably realize that the simpler you make your...

Re: Snow Levels In Glacier -- End Of June
justben - Thu, May 23, 2013
Thanks for the trail info. Please post an update if you get a chance....

Re: Snow Levels In Glacier -- End Of June
gg-man - Thu, May 23, 2013
It was about average snow year but then a warm spell a couple of weeks ago took the pack way down. I'm sitting in the airport w...

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Journal Entrys Past & Present

Canyon Walls

Fireweed - GET - Apr 1, 2013 - Fabled Aravaipa Canyon At Last
Beautiful walk today--only saw two day hikers. I also saw a guy dropping off another backpacker--they passed me on the road into Aravaipa. I later learned (from a state land sign-in sheet after Klondyke) that it was Kristin Gates from Willow, Alaska who had done the Arizona Trail last year very early in the season. I would get to know her footprint and follow it for many miles through the desert dust--the main view is down when walking.

Very refreshing to walk through the water--changing magnificent views around every bend. I just kept my hiking shoes on--this cleaned them off. There were a lot more riverside campsites than the guidebook implied--many survived the big flood of 2006. The camp at Hell Hole, despite it's name was idyllic--the late afternoon sun still penetrated the canyon at this wide spot. I love to make camp in the sun. Hiking pace was 1-1.5 MPH, but who cares with such beauty?