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OTHER TIPS:

 Few children enjoy having sunscreen applied, but do so thoroughly anyway. And put a hat on them, if they’ll tolerate one.

 Keep your children nearby. Don’t let them wander off.

 Hold hands when near cacti, steep drops, or fast-moving creeks.

1 SAN DIEGO BACKCOUNTRY

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1 Mexican Border to Lake Morena

DISTANCE: 20 miles (one-way with shuttle)

ELEVATION GAIN: 2,900'

HIKING TIME: 10 hours or 2 days

BEST TIMES: October–April

TOM HARRISON MAP: San Diego Backcountry

USFS PCT MAP: Volume 1

OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Start of the PCT

In April, hundreds of hikers from around the world make their way to a simple wooden monument at the Mexican border to begin their epic trek northward on the PCT to Canada. Although only about half reach their planned destination, none end their journey unchanged. This trip traces the first segment of the long journey. Though the trail weaves heavily around private ranchland, and the scenery is monotonous at times, the romance of the trip makes it hard to resist.