[pct-l] Hitching I-80 into Reno?

[Lee Staley]

I'd recommend exiting the PCT at the Donner Pass trailhead, just before I-80. There are usually day hikers/trail runners using the parking at the trailhead. It should be fairly easy to get a ride with someone there into Truckee,where there are services plus a local bus that goes into Reno where there is a major airport plus other transportation.
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On Feb 3, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Pilar Diaz <s.pilar.diaz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Wonderous People!
> 
> My name is Pilar, I've been on this list for a few months. What an awesome community this is. Thank you all.
> 
> My original intention was to hike the whole PCT, but because of other things in my settled life in BALTIMORE,MD, I cannot commit so much time. I have hiked a lot around the Mid-Atlantic, and my longest backpacking trips have been a little over 1 month, in the Adirondak high peaks wilderness and in the White Mountains on two separate trips in the past two years. I've done a bunch of smaller backpacking and hiking excursions, I'm in LOVE!!!!! OUR BEAUTIFUL EARTH IS SO GLORIOUS! 
> 
> Anyway, this is my plan, and I'm looking for some advice. 
> 
> 
> My plan is to hike from Kennedy Meadows north until I-80, and then hitch a ride into Reno. From there I would like to take a train up to Portland, and starting at the Columbia River hike north all of Washington State. 
> 
> 
> Lots of stuff to figure out, and especially more logistical since I am across the country. However, has anyone ever hiked along I-80. Do you think this is safe for a solo young woman hiker? 
> 
> In my research thus far it seems like hitching through west to various "trail towns" seems safe enough as long as you have your wits about you.
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> Pilar
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