From the time the PCT leaves the Mexican border, until it reaches Canada, it has traveled 2,650 miles through 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas, and 7 national parks. In Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California, you'll meet up with the PCT in Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows, then hike, climb, descend, and switchback your way to the Oregon border. You'll discover rivers, peaks, forests, meadows, fascinating geological formations, and other natural wonders. You'll pass through Emigrant, Desolation, and Marble Mountain wildernesses; Trinity Alps and Lassen National Park; and, yo.;Disclaimer; [CONTENTS]; Acknowledgments; About this Book; LOCATOR MAP; Chapter 1. The PCT, Its History and Use; Chapter 2. Planning Your PCT Hike; Trekking Days or Weeks versus Trekking Months; Organizations Relevant to the Pacific Crest Trail; Mailing Tips; Federal Government Agencies; Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail; Items to consider for your backpack; Trail Advice; Animal and Plant Problems on the PCT; Weather; High Altitude Problems; Chapter 3. PCT Natural History; Geology; Biology; Plant Communities of California's Pacific Crest Trail; Chapter 4. Using This Guide; Our Route Description.