How hard is it to get permits for PCT?
Getting a Pacific Crest Trail permit is the first step of any PCT thru-hike. A lot of future thru-hikers stress out over this process since it’s essentially a lottery. That said, your odds of getting a permit are excellent. However, your odds of getting a permit for one specific date are less excellent.
Do you need permits to section hike the PCT?
No PCT long-distance permits will be issued for trips starting, ending or resupplying at Whitney Portal. To hike that section, you will need to get a permit from a local land management agency.
Can you flip flop the PCT?
Beginning in 2020, thru-hikers will be required to travel through the Southern Sierra (Kennedy Meadows South to Sonora Pass) in a continuous hike without skipping or changing in direction. In other words, no flip-flopping.
What is the easiest part of the PCT?
Oregon
Oregon. Oregon is by far the easiest section of the PCT: it’s almost flat and some hikers take the so-called “Oregon challenge” of hiking the 455 miles of this section in just 2 weeks.
What sections of the PCT require permits?
Permits are required on the PCT for overnight use entering from the east side through Inyo National Forest, including heading north from Kennedy Meadows South. They are non-quota. Permits are available at any Sequoia or Inyo National Forest Ranger Station.
How much money do you need to hike the PCT?
$4,000 to $6,000 per person
The average cost of a PCT thru-hike, including gear, food/resupply, and other end-to-end trail expenses, is $4,000 to $6,000 per person for an average thru-hike. That said, it’s not uncommon to hear stories of some people spending close to $10,000.
What time of year should you hike the PCT?
Summer and early fall are generally the best time to hike in the mountains, while low-lying parts of California are most pleasant in spring and fall. Winter snow buries most of the trail from around October or November into early July. Those looking for normal dry-trail conditions wait until the snow has melted.
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