Pacific Crest Trail Active and Adventure Travel Guide

Pacific Crest Trail Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Panoramic of Mount Adams from the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington
View of Mount Adams from the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington (John Marshall/courtesy, Washington State Tourism)

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Pacific Crest Trail Overview

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is the Appalachian Trail's rugged, loner sister. Designated at the same time as the AT, the Pacific Crest crosses more challenging terrain at higher altitudes—through the Sonoran and Mojave deserts and then over the spectacular shoulders of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges from Mexico to Canada. It can be days between water sources in the tough Sonoran and Mojave deserts. In the High Sierras, the trail crosses 200 miles of unbroken wilderness. Read More

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Hotels

from: $60

Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage

71-700 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Map

Distance: 1079.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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from: $51

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

61310 29 Palms Highway - Hwy 62
Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Map

Distance: 1053.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Hotel Shilla (formerly La Toscana Resort & Spa)

11000 Palm Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Map

Distance: 1062.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
2.0

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Attractions

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

expert favorite attraction
47-900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, California

Distance: 1079.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This 1,200-acre desert reserve, museum, zoo, and educational center is designed to acquaint... Read More

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Palm Springs Air Museum

(Between Ramon and Vista Chino; adjacent to the airport)
745 N Gene Autry Tr
Palm Springs, California 92662

Distance: 1072.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Indian Canyons

South Palm Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, California 92262

Distance: 1072.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Long before Palm Springs got its first golf course, the local Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Pacific Crest Trail

Distance (mi.)
Vancouver International Airport 108.7 map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 127.6 map
Spokane International Airport 177.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Pacific Crest Trail

Distance (mi.)
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport 80.8 map
Eastsound Orcas Island Airport 93.9 map
Rosario SPB 96.8 map

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Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver (YVR) $354

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 12
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