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The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

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The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

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The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

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Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Days 2-7
Miles 15.4-91.0
Woah – so you already read how my first day on the trail went – hot, rattlesnakey, and wonderful. Now, let me tell you about the rest of my week. I have to keep reminding myself that I am in Southern California. The terrain and environment is so different from the classic California that I always imagined. Right off the bat, the PCT offers a world of different ecosystems. Yes, they are similar but already throughout this week I was amazed to see the different climates.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Zeagle.

The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Days 2-7
Miles 15.4-91.0
Woah – so you already read how my first day on the trail went – hot, rattlesnakey, and wonderful. Now, let me tell you about the rest of my week. I have to keep reminding myself that I am in Southern California. The terrain and environment is so different from the classic California that I always imagined. Right off the bat, the PCT offers a world of different ecosystems. Yes, they are similar but already throughout this week I was amazed to see the different climates.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Zeagle.

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Hello! My name is Zoe. I have hiked the Long Trail in '20, the Appalachian Trail in '21, and the West Highland Way '23.
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The Trek: Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Days 2-7
Miles 15.4-91.0
Woah – so you already read how my first day on the trail went – hot, rattlesnakey, and wonderful. Now, let me tell you about the rest of my week. I have to keep reminding myself that I am in Southern California. The terrain and environment is so different from the classic California that I always imagined. Right off the bat, the PCT offers a world of different ecosystems. Yes, they are similar but already throughout this week I was amazed to see the different climates.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Zeagle.

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Hiker
Zeagle
Hello! My name is Zoe. I have hiked the Long Trail in '20, the Appalachian Trail in '21, and the West Highland Way '23.
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