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In my travels on the PCT and surrounding connector trails throughout Northern California, 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.