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 near San Diego; in the San Jacinto, San Bernardino, and San Gabriel Mountains; and in the southern Sierra Nevada.

Enjoy sweeping vistas, outstanding wildflowers, rugged ridges, and much more. 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 trailheads and GPS waypoints for key locations
permit and fee information
details about what to expect on the trail

About the Author

David Money Harris has been roaming the California mountains since he was but a wee tot in his father's backpack. Later, he fell in love with the Sierra Nevada on Boy Scout backpacking trips and as a leader in the Sierra Club's Peak Climbing Section. During the past twelve years, he has been exploring the amazingly diverse mountains of Southern California. For much of the past six years, his own three sons have been riding along on these adventures. David teaches Engineering at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. He is also the coauthor of "Afoot and Afield Inland Empire" and "San Bernardino Mountain Trails."

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