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Pacific Crest Trail
Stretching the entire length of the west coast, this astonishing 2,653-mile trail starts at the Canadian border and travels all the way to Campo, California next to Mexico.
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Pacific Crest Trail Details
Stretching the entire length of the west coast, this astonishing 2,653-mile trail starts in Campo, California next to Mexico and travels all the way to the Canadian border. Tackling the entire trail takes months of research and training, although it is possible to do small sections of the California route if you do not have the time or experience. Trek over Forester Pass, admiring the fascinating skyline of Vasquez Rocks, or enjoy a walk along the glistening lakes of the John Muir Wilderness. Whichever route you choose, you will not be disappointed by the sheer beauty that awaits you along this trail. The majority of thru-hikers go northbound. It's recommended to start in Campo and go north, if only because if you begin the hike in Canada, you can't cross into the United States on the Pacific Crest Trail and must do so at the nearest point of entry which is the Sumas Border crossing west of E. C. Manning Park.
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Nearby Parks Around Pacific Crest Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pacific Crest Trail
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Sunrise Scenic Byway
You do not have to embark on a multi-day road trip to enjoy the sights of Southern California.
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Cleveland National Forest
Names can be deceiving, as the Cleveland National Forest is nowhere near Cleveland--it's actually northeast of San Diego.
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Sitting 5,000-feet in elevation along the Peninsular Range, this park provides a unique environment for many different types of conifers and broadleaf trees, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in Southern California.
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San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
The San Diego National Wildlife Refuge is flush with wildflowers growing along the slopes and canyons of San Miguel and McGinty Mountains, open grasslands, and river corridors.
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Three Sisters Waterfall
Although it requires a 2-mile trek through the Cuyamaca Foothills, this collection of small waterfalls have large, open pools where you can go swimming.
