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Early on the PCT

1. Poison Oak Encountering poison oak or poison ivy is a possibility while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), as these plants can be found in ce...

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PCT Backpacking Questions Answered - 2

Looking for Part 1, Click Here Pacific Crest Trail Q&A (Part 2) I’m arriving in San Diego, how do I get to the Southern Terminus? There are 4...

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Your Pacific Crest Trail Questions Answered - 1

General PCT Questions Pacific Crest Trail Q&A (Part 1) 1. How long is the PCT? The Pacific Crest Trail is ~2,650 miles long. The Pacific ...

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8 Tips for Preventing Injury & Making the First 100 Miles of the PCT a Success

The PCT is a journey, not a race. This can’t be overstated enough as you embark upon the first 100 miles of your 2,660-mile hike to Canada. Injur...

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