Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 30
BELDEN to HUMBOLDT SUMMIT: This 22.4-mile heart-pounding section climbs 5,000 feet and crosses several lovely mountain streams.
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Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 7I-10 to BIG BEAR CITY: This 48.9-mile segment offers plenty of crowdfree miles through twisty canyons, past wind farms and into fragrant fir groves.
Pacific Crest Trail: WA Section 3BIG MOSQUITO LAKE to SHEEP LAKE: In-your-face glacier views of Mt. Adams dominate most of this 45.2-mile leg through beautiful subalpine meadows to the shores of a lovely ridgetop lake.
Pacific Crest Trail: WA Section 2STABLER to BIG MOSQUITO LAKE: Backpack through big huckleberry fields, visit an old Indian racetrack, and check out a hardened lava flow on this 33.7-mile leg that passes through Indian Heaven Wilderness. |
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Readers' Choice 2012: Top 3 - West HikesThe region's best picks from our top field correspondent, who's notched more than 1,800 trail miles throughout the West and mapped 116 trips. The High Life: Hiking Utah's Highline TrailWatch your step on Utah' Highline Trail. The nonstop views and rampant wildlife are distractingly spectacular. Plus: Gaze away on 9 more elevated hikes. Hike America's Long TrailsWe know. You've always wanted to hike a long trail. Lucky for you, we've got the comprehensive guides to make your dreams a reality. Check out the best sections and dayhikes along the AT, PCT and CDT. PLUS: See how four hikers beat the recession...by hiking through it. |
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Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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