D&S Hikes: PCT Southern California

The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail traverses the “high road” from Mexico to Canada through three states. In this Southern California guide, local David Money Harris describes 31 day hikes and overnight treks on the PCT. Hikes range from a 4-mile adventure with amazing views of the Anza-Borrego Desert to a 35-mile trek following the headwaters of the Mojave River through the San Bernardino Mountains down to a remote hot spring. This handy guide includes: Trail maps and elevation profiles; ratings for scenery, trail condition, difficulty, solitude, and accessibility for children; driving directions to, and GPS waypoints for, trailheads; permit and fee instructions for overnighters; and details about what to expect on the trail.