The PCT, Its History and Use -- Planning Your PCT Hike -- Trekking Days or Weeks versus Trekking Months -- Organizations Relevant to the Pacific Crest Trail -- Mailing Tips (including post offices along or near the route) -- Federal Government Agencies (with south-to-north listing) -- Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail--Dayhiking/Backpacking -- Items to consider for your backpack -- Animal and Plant Problems on the PCT -- Weather -- Hypothermia -- High Altitude Problems -- PCT Natural History -- Geology -- Biology -- Plant Communities of California's Pacific Crest Trail -- Mexican Border to Warner Springs -- Warner Springs to San Gorgonio Pass -- San Gorgonio Pass to Interstate 15 near Cajon Pass -- Interstate 15 near Cajon Pass to Agua Dulce -- Agua Dulce to Highway 58 near Mojave -- Highway 58 near Tehachapi Pass to Highway 178 at Walker Pass -- Highway 178 to Mt. Whitney -- Mt. Whitney to Tuolumne Meadows.
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