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.

IMESASISHWA MWISHO

May 29, 2025

Imeandikwa na

Hello! My name is Zoe. I have hiked the Long Trail in '20, the Appalachian Trail in '21, and the West Highland Way '23. And now, I am off to my next adventure! I am excited for you to join me on my Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike in 2025. I begin my trek on my 24th birthday, which is mid-may :) This time around, my goal is to document weekly. I will be focusing on the geology, the flora and fauna, and my perhaps my self growth.

Chunguza Maudhui Zaidi

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Sawyer, a brand known for its reliable, no-frills outdoor products, offers a 20% picaridin spray that provides up to 12 hours of protection from mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours against biting flies and gnats, making it a smart pick for camping, travel or everyday use.

Dan DiClerico and Timothy Dahl
Writers

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Our new friend, Oats, at Sawyer gave our Sawyer filters a bath and also gave us a whole new bottle of permethrin for free!

Lauren “Mothra” Mullen
Hiker, Writer

Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

We carry a Sawyer Snake Bite kit with us whever we go because it works for bug bites on the beach too.

Mvuvi wa Forrest
Mwandishi wa Kuchangia