[header] How to hike the pacific crest trail [title] Obtain 1 or more permits to hike the pacific crest trail. [substeps] If you intend to hike 500 miles (804.67 km) or more of the trail, obtain a permit from the pacific crest trail association. The permit application can be found at the following url: http: // www.pcta. Org/discover-the-trail/permits /.
[header] How to hike the pacific crest trail [title] Obtain 1 or more permits to hike the pacific crest trail. [substeps] If you intend to hike 500 miles (804.67 km) or more of the trail, obtain a permit from the pacific crest trail association. The permit application can be found at the following url: http: // www.pcta. Org/discover-the-trail/permits /.
[title] Scout the area before you start hiking. [step] Bring along backpacks, flashlights, non-slip slip mats, and anti-snow resistant boots. If you intend to hike shorter distances, there are a variety of options for starting points. Find a starting point on the internet and obtain the necessary permit (s) to legally hike that area. [title] Drive or bike to the pacific crest trail. [step] Take a long, circuitous route to the pacific crest trail site by using the 120 and 278 road systems running from : [substeps] 277 , 3. [title] Start hiking at either the pacific crest trail or another hiking trail. [substeps] Hike 500 miles (804.67 km) or 400 miles (8.2 km) during the daylight hours.