This is a tentative itinerary.
It will fluctuate with my pace, and especially when I make detours/stops in town/visit friends. Please do not use this itinerary to surprise me along the trail and try to see me. I won’t always be where it says I will be. The best way to meet me along the trail is to get in touch with me via blog comments, email, mail, or (if I have service) text messages and plan it with me in advance.
If you are looking for exact mailing addresses in order to send me something, please look at To Send Care Packages and Letters.
| Mileage | Location/Time or Arrival | Notes |
| 78+13
(hiked 5 days to get here) |
Julian, CA 92036 ETA: 4/20/16 |
Will get some pie and visit bookstore, maybe spend the whole day in town. Will pick up 1st resupply package here. |
| 110+1
(hiked only 2 days to get here) |
Warner Springs, CA 92086 ETA: 4/22/16 |
Warner Springs Post Office [M-F 8-4, Sa 8-1:30; 760-782-3166 No package awaiting me here but will stop by store in case I need anything. |
| 151+1
(hiked 3 days to get here) |
Paradise Corner Cafe 61721 Hwy 74 Mountain Center, CA 92561 ETA: 4/25/16 |
(951) 659-3663 pccafe@aol.com, www.TheParadiseValleyCafe.com No package awaiting me here but will stop by cafe. Meeting Cliff here and hiking with him until 30th. |
| 210.8
(hiked 4 days to get here) |
Cabazon, CA 92230 ETA: 4/29/16 |
Ziggy and the Bear are trail angels who live 2/10 mile SE of PCT mile 210.8. Ziggy and the Bear offer water, shade, cowboy camping, Wi-Fi, and they accept hiker resupply packages [$5 each to pick up] USPS only packages. Phone: 951-849-7506 [8 am – 8 pm only] whitewatertrailhouse@gmail.com whitewaterhikerhouse.blogspot.com
Hiker directions: Hike 1.3 miles north of Interstate Highway 10 to GT0211. Exit the PCT on the unmarked side trail and walk east to the house with the flagpole and white fence. Enter at gate in fence. I will definitely stop here to recover/shower/etc. and will have 2nd (small) package waiting for me here. |
| 265 + 5
(hiked 3.5 days to get here) |
Spanik’s Nature’s Inn 932 Greenway Dr., Big Bear, CA 92314 ETA: 5/2/16 |
$40 one hiker $25 for one additional, $50 hot tub room up to 3 people or $25 more per person, $200 massive suite, kitchen, backyard up to 6 people can stay $25 per person if over 3 people, can use the rec room (pool table, darts, books, board games, etc.), extra clothes to wear while doing laundry, coin-operated laundromat block away, foot/back massages, HUGE hiker box. Call to reserve a room: (909) 585-2226Papa Smurf Trail angel can pick up and take to/from trail.
I will definitely stop here to recover/shower/etc. (may stay 2 nights here if finances allow) but will not have a package awaiting me here. May have Cap-Cap come visit/bring 3rd package to this location. |
| 364+5
(hiked 6.6 days to get here) |
Wrightwood, CA 92397 ETA: 5/8/16 |
Wrightwood is a small hiker-friendly town 5.5 miles E of the PCT with a grocery store, motels, restaurants, pay phones, ATM, hardware store and a post office. (760) 249-8882
Will have 4th resupply package awaiting me here, so will stop by. |
| 454+1
(hiked 6 days to get here) |
The Saufleys 11861 Darling Road Agua Dulce, CA 91390 ETA: 5/15/16 |
Visit http://www.hikerheaven.com/ for current details and requirements(661) 268-1235 or (661)268-1348 (# for hikers) Hiker Heaven has a limit of 50 hikers per night, first-come, first-serve, no reservations, 2-night max stay. Hiker Heaven accepts resupply packages sent by USPS, UPS, FedEx or DHL. The PCT goes through the center of Agua Dulce. To reach Hiker Heaven walk past the grocery store and pizza place and turn left on Darling Road for 1 mile. Will have 5th resupply package awaiting me here. |
| 478.2
(hiked 2 days to get here) |
Casa De Luna, Green Valley, CA 94534 ETA: 5/17/16 |
Casa De Luna, AKA the Anderson’s, 2 miles SW of the PCT. A small convenience store is nearby.
No package awaiting me here but will stop by. Possibly see Saina and get dinner with Trail Angel Ken. |
| 518
(hiked 2.6 miles to get here) |
Hikertown 26803 W. Ave C-15 Lancaster, CA 93536 ETA: 5/19/15 |
Visit hikertown.com for current details and requirements. Hikertown is a place to stock up on water, get a ride to the store, take a shower, or spend the night. Reservations are never needed. A $10.00 fee for services will now be charged. Showers, etc. have a reasonable fee. No package awaiting me here but will stop by and rest. |
| 558+9
(hiked 2.6 days to get here) |
1085 Voyager Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561-9998 ETA: 5/21/16 |
Can visit Cap Cap’s sister here? Cap-Cap can bring 6th care package. Stay here 2-3 days, possibly. |
| 652+36
(hiked 6.2 days to get here) |
Post Office Lake Isabella, CA 93240 ETA: 5/27/16 |
Lake Isabella Post Office P.O., US Mail, [open M-F 10-4; 760-379-2553] I will NOT have a resupply package awaiting me here. I may hike 150ish miles and skip this to get to Kennedy Meadows. But there is a grocery store here, laundry, etc., and I may make a stop to shower. Will make a stop if I’ve been informed that a care package is waiting for me here. 🙂 |
| 703
(hiked 3.3 days to get here) |
Kennedy Meadows General Store 96740 Beach Meadow Rd. Inyokern, CA 93527 ETA: 5/30/16 |
559-850-5647 Laundry, showers, etc. available.
Will pick up 7th care package here. |
| 790+15
(hiked 5.8 days to get here) |
Courthouse Motel P.O Box 29 Independence, CA 93526 ETA: 6/5/16 |
$25 to stay at Bunkhouse Hostel w/ 13 bunks, full community kitchen, $5 a load laundry. (760) 878-2210 Will stop by to pick up 8th resupply package here. May be getting off the trail soon after this to hike the JMT with Sean? |
| 831+37
(hiked 2.6 days to get here) |
Post Office Bishop, CA 93514 ETA: 6/7/16 |
Post Office Mail Only, No UPS 595 West Line Street, and the phone number is (760) 873-3526.Hostel nearby with shower/washer/dryer, with clothes available to wear while washing.I will not be sending a resupply box here, possibly just stopping to shower/laundry, etc. |
| 877+6
(hiked for 3 days to get here) |
Vermillion Valley Resort 62311 Huntington Lake Rd., Lakeshore, CA 93634 ETA: 6/10/16 |
edisonlake.com. 1-559-259-4000, info@edisonlake.com I will not be sending a resupply box here. $20 fee per box to pick it up! Will visit this resort and maybe take a zero here though. Meeting with Steven and hiking until mile 1005. He will be bringing 9th package. |
| 906.6+16
(hiked for 3 days to get here) |
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 ETA: 6/27/16 |
Mammoth Lakes is a large town 16 miles E of the PCT with motels, restaurants, laundry, ATM, outfitters, pharmacies, groceries, natural food store, campgrounds and a post office. Bus service [$7 round trip] runs between Red’s Meadow and the Mammoth Lakes Post Office Red’s Meadow is a pack station 3/10 mile NE of the PCT with a small store, restaurant, cabins, laundry, pay phone, nearby campground with free hot spring showers. The shuttle to Mammoth Lakes stops near the store. Red’s Meadow is open from about 6/15 – 10/1. Snow may delay the opening.
Will not have package awaiting me here but plan to stop and rest, shower, etc. |
| 942
(hiked 3.5 days to get here) |
Tuolumne Meadows Yosemite National Park CA, 95389 ETA: 7/1/16 |
Will pick up 10th package here. |
| 1090+12
(hiked 10.6 days to get here) |
Lake of the Sky Outfitters 1023 Emerald Bay Road South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 ETA: 7/11/16 |
lots.outfitters@gmail.com, laundry, restaurants, k-mart, big 5, 530-541-1027 Trail Angel #s H: 530-542-4153 C: 408-483-5662 530-320-9729 530-577-2595 H: 530-541-4968 C: 530-416-2715 415-827-2525 530-544-3814 530-416-2833 530-510-0990 H: 530-541-5034 C: 530-318-4471 916-261-0418 530-577-8992 530-318-8756 530-542-9553 530-573-8940 Will be hungry/exhausted at this point after 10.6 days with no town stop. Will pick up 11th package here. Care packages are welcome. |
| 1159+08
(hiked 4.6 days to get here) |
Post Office Truckee, CA 96161-0506 ETA: 7/15/16 |
The post office is located at 11421 Deerfield Drive, and the phone number is (530) 587-4835. See Pooh Corner resupply point for info on getting a free ride to and from the trail. No package will await me here. Meet with James here, stay a night, possibly resupply in town/hiker box if any. |
| 1289+1
(hiked 9.3 days to get here) |
Braatens at Little Haven PO Box 4 Belden, CA 95915 ETA: 7/25/16 |
Call The Braatens at 530-283-9880 when you arrive.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE TOWN from last year’s section hike! Will spend some relaxing zero days here. Possibly meet with RockStar here? |
| 1328.8+7.5
(hiked 2.6 days to get here) |
Chester, CA 96020 ETA: 7/29/16 |
NOT SENDING MYSELF FOOD HERE, but care packages are welcome! I’m most likely stopping here for laundry, showers, a shake, the store, etc. |
| 1353
(hiked 2 days to get here) |
Drakesbad Guest Ranch End of Warner Valley Road Chester, CA 96020 ETA: 7/31/16 |
SECOND FAVORITE TOWN! Will stay here a night or two at campground and relax in the hot pool. Sending box #12 here, and NO FOOD SOLD AT STORE HERE, good place to receive care packages)! ❤ |
| 1378
(hiked 2 days to get here) |
Store Old Station, CA 96071 ETA: 8/2/16 |
I won’t mail anything for myself here but will be accepting care packages and letters. There are restaurants/shops, and I will stop here for their cheesecake ice cream! 🙂 |
| 1424
(hiked 2.6 days to get here) |
Burney Falls Camp Store McArthur Burney Falls State Park 24900 State Highway 89 Burney, CA 96013 ETA: 8/4/16 |
Burney Falls State Park, store, campground, water, showers, laundry, coin showers, pay phone and a small store that accepts hiker resupply packages Camp Store [open daily 8-8; 530-335-5713]. Not sending a package here, and care packages are not preferred either because of the $5 fee. |
| 1506+2
(hiked 5.3 days to get here) |
Post Office Castella, CA 96017 ETA: 8/9/16 |
Castella Post Office [open M-F 11-3; Sa 8:45-10; 530-235-4413] Castella is a very small community and nearby state park 2 miles SW of the PCT, w/ the Ammirati Market, state park campground w/ $5 hiker campsites, coin showers, pay phone and a post office. Ammirati’s Market [open every day 8-9; 530-235-2676] is next to the post office, and accepts hiker resupply packages sent by UPS, FedEx or USPS. Will pick up 13th package here. |
| 1507+5
(arrive here same day) |
Store Dunsmuir, CA 96025 ETA: 8/9/16 |
Dunsmuir is a town 5.5 miles N of the PCT on Interstate Hwy 5 with motels, restaurants, grocery, laundry, ATM, pay phones, and a post office. Dunsmuir Post Office [open M-F 8:30-5; 530-235-0338]
May stop here for store/lodging only; no package from home here. Care packages are welcome. |
| 1606+11
(hiked 6.6 days to get here) |
Store Etna, CA 96027 ETA: 8/15/6 |
Etna is a small town 10.4 miles NE of the PCT with motels, restaurants, grocery, laundry, ATM, pay phones, and a post office. Etna Post Office [open M-F 9-5; 530-467-3981]
Will pick up 14th package here. |
| 1662 (hiked 4 days to get here) |
Seiad Valley, CA 96086 ETA: 8/19/16 |
Seiad Valley is a very small community on the PCT with a small store, cafe, pay phone, RV park w/ hiker camping, laundry, showers and Seiad Valley Post Office [open M-F 12-4, Sa 12-1:30; 530-496-3211]
Will not have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. Care packages are definitely welcome. |
| 1727
(hiked 4.5 days to get here) |
Ashland, OR 97520 ETA: 8/24/16 |
Ashland is a large town 13 miles NW of the PCT on Interstate 5 with motels, hostel, restaurants, grocery, food co-op, pharmacy, laundry, showers, outfitter, ATM, pay phones, bus service, and a post office. Ashland Post Office [open M-F 9-5; 541-552-1622] Callahan’s Lodge is hiker friendly restaurant and lodge 8/10 mile north of the PCT with a restaurant, lodging, laundry, showers, hiker camping, etc. callahanslodge.com 800-286-0507 or 541-482-1299 Will not have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. Care packages are definitely welcome if they arrive by 8/18. May explore town of Ashland for a day or two. |
| 1780+2
(hiked 3.3 days to get here) |
Fish Lake Resort State Hwy 140 Mile Marker 30 Medford, OR 97501 ETA: 8/27/16 |
Fish Lake Resort is a hiker friendly resort 2 miles W of the PCT. The resort has a cafe, campground, cabins, laundry, showers, very small store 541-949-8500 www.fishlakeresort.net Will not have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. Care packages are not recommended because I don’t want to pay $5 fee, but otherwise may be a good place to receive a small one before I hike 50 miles to next stop. |
| 1830+1
(hiked 3.3 days to get here) |
Mazama Village Store P.O. Box 158 Crater Lake, OR 97604 ETA: 8/30/16 |
Will pick up 15th package here. |
| 1830+1
(arrive here same day) |
Mazama Village Store 700 Mazama Village Drive Crater Lake, OR 97604 ETA: 8/30/16 |
Mazama Village has a campground, cabins, restaurant, laundry, showers, pay phones and store. The Mazama Village Store accepts hiker resupply packages by USPS or UPS. 541-594-2255 www.craterlakelodges.com
May stay a night or two here. |
| 1912+1
(hiked 6 days to get here) |
Shelter Cove Resort 27600 West Odell lake Road, Highway 58 Crescent, OR 97733 ETA: 9/7/16 |
Shelter Cove Resort is a hiker friendly resort and RV park 2.2 miles south of the PCT with hiker camping, cabins, store, showers, laundry, WiFi and a payphone. They accept hiker supply packages via UPS only, no fee. 541-433-2548. Verify Service at sheltercoveresort.com
Will pick up 16th package here. Care packages are definitely welcome if they arrive by 8/14. I may stay a few days here. |
| 1958+1
(hiked 2 days to get here) |
Elk Lake Resort 60000 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97701 ETA: 9/9/16 |
Elk Lake Resort is a resort one mile E of the PCT with a small store, cabins, restaurant, showers, and accepts hiker supply packages [$5 fee], UPS or FedEx only. Include ETA on package. 541-480-7378 www.elklakeresort.net
Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Care packages are not recommended because of the $5 fee to pick them up. I plan to get off the trail and explore Bend for a bit. |
| 1990+16
(hiked 2 days to get here) |
Post Office Sisters, OR 97759 ETA: 9/11/16 |
Sisters is a small town 15 miles E of the PCT on Hwy 242 with restaurants, lodging, small grocery store, and a post office. Sisters Post Office [open M-F 8:30-5; Sa pickup only 1:30-3; 541-549-0419]
Will pick up 17th package here. |
| 2094.5
(hiked 6.6 days to get here) |
WY’East Store Timberline Lodge Ski Area 27500 E Timberline Rd Timberline Lodge, OR 97028 ETA: 9/17/16 |
Post Office 503-622-0736 Timberline phone: 503-272-3189 Hours: 7 – 7 every day. Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. A few care packages are welcome (keep in mind $4 fee) if they arrive by 9/8. |
| 2144.2
(hiked 3.3 days to get here) |
Cascade Locks, OR 97014 ETA: 9/20/16 |
Cascade Locks is a small town on the PCT with campgrounds, showers, motels, grocery store, pay phones, ATM, post office and restaurants. Cascade Locks Post Office [open M-F 8:30-1 & 2-5; 541-374-5026]
Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. |
| 2226.4
(hiked 5.3 days to get here) |
Post Office Trout Lake, WA 98650 ETA: 9/25/16 |
Trout Lake is a small town 13.8 miles S of the PCT on paved Forest Road 23 that has a restaurant, lodging, small grocery store and Post Office. The Trout Lake Grocery [open 8:00-8:00 daily; 509-395-2777] rents rooms. Trout Lake Post Office is open M-F 9:30-12:30 & 1-4; 509-395-2108]
Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. |
| 2292.4
(hiked 4.6 days to get here) |
Kracker Barrel Store 48851 US Highway 12 Naches, WA ETA: 9/29/16 |
Highway 12 near White Pass, trailhead parking both on north and south sides of the highway. White Pass is a very small ski area 1/2 mile SW of the PCT on Hwy 12 with a motel [The Village Inn 509-672-3131] and the Kracker Barrel convenience store [509-672-3105] that accepts hiker resupply packages. The town of Packwood is 20.5 miles W of the PCT on Hwy 12.
Will have 18th package waiting for me here. Care packages are welcome if they arrive by 9/16. |
| 2390.6 (hiked 6.6 days to get here) |
Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 ETA: 10/5/16 |
Snoqualmie Pass is a busy interstate highway intersection and small ski resort, on the PCT. They have a motel [Summit Inn, 425-434-6300; www. snoqualmiesummitlodge.com], restaurant and a Chevron station [425-434 -6688] with a surprisingly good market. The Chevron station is also a contract postal station that accepts general delivery packages.
Will pick up 19th package here. |
| 2461.6
(hiked 4.6 days to get here) |
Skykomish, WA 98288 ETA: 10/9/16 |
Skykomish is a small community 16 mi W of Stevens Pass with motels, laundry, store, and post office [M-F 11:30 – 3:45; Sa 8-10; 360-677-2241]. Dinsmore’s Hiker Haven in Baring 23.4 miles W of the PCT w/ camping, showers, laundry, indoor hiker bunks, and kitchen. Hitch W to Baring on Hwy 2 to Store [closed, mile marker 41]. From the store go over the tracks and take the first left and down to Hiker Haven sign. H: 360-677-1237 Andrea 253-973-3495 Jerry 206-954-2521 www.dinsmoreshikerhaven.com
Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Will resupply out of free hiker box/store/care packages. |
| 2569.4
(hiked 4 days to get here) |
Post Office Stehekin, WA 98852 ETA: 10/13/16 |
Stehekin is a small community 11 miles southeast of the PCT. Shuttle service connects High Bridge and Stehekin [$7 one-way]. During peak summer season the shuttle runs 4 times per day. Shuttle schedule is reduced in Oct. See http://www.stehekinlanding.com for details. Stehekin Landing has a post office that accepts general delivery packages. Stehekin Post Office [509-699-2015]
Will NOT have a package waiting for me here. Will stop by and rest in the little town. |
| 2588.6
(hiked 1.5 days to get here) |
Goat’s Beard Mountain Supply 50 Lost River Road Mazama, WA 98833 ETA: 10/14/16 |
Mazama [Mile 2588.6] is a small town 22.4 miles E of the PCT with a good store, restaurants, motel, etc. Goat’s Beard Mountain Supply is open 9-5 daily. (509) 996-2515 cb@goatsbeardmountainsupplies.com goatsbeardmountainsupplies.com Trail angel Ravensong opens Ravensong’s Roost from September until the end of hiking season with a hiker hut that has a kitchen, electricity, running water, heat, a sleeping loft, and easy access to Mazama. ravensongsroost.com The town of Winthrop [Mile 2588.6] is 35.8 miles E of the PCT, with the North Cascades Mountain Hostel [northcascadesmountainhostel.com, 509-699 -0568], a post office, library, medical services, grocery store, restaurants, and public transportation to Wenatchee (with Amtrak and NW Trailways bus service). Will stop by to pick up 20th package here. |
| 2658.9 | Last stop! Manning Park Lodge! | Highway 3, near the Manning Park Lodge. The lodge offers lodging, restaurant, and a small store.
Will explore Canada for a day or so before heading back! I WILL BE (finally) DOOOONNNNEEEE! 🙂 |
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