The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. It's a rigorous trail, first envisioned in 1926 and now encompassing some 2,650 miles. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features:

- Trail sections of 4- to 10-night trips
- Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions
- Easy-to-understand route maps and elevation profiles
- Details on specific campsites and most-reliable water sources
- Road access to and from various trail sections
- Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more
- Alternate routes and connecting trails
- Clear references to the PCT's established system of section letters, designating trail segments from Mexico to Canada--so you can easily cross-reference the guides with other PCT resources
- Key wilderness sights along the way
- Suggested itineraries