Winner of the Classic Award in the 2008 National Outdoor Book Awards! Stretching over 2600 miles from the Mexican to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the U.S. Each year hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trail while thousands of others take it in smaller sections. The Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon & Washington is the only detailed, comprehensive guide to the northern portion of the PCT. Designed for thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers it describes the official route, occasional alternate routes, side trips, and resupply points. The new edition contains a 9-page update, including the rerouted portion of the trail in Washington between Indian Pass and Miners Creek. Mile-by-mile guidance for any PCT hiker Two-color topographic maps showing every portion of the Oregon/Washington PCT Trail history, including information on the region's natural history, geology, and ecology Pre-hike information supplies, permits, and planning tips