[pct-l] First time on PCT--need help planning travel!

[marmot marmot]

There is a bus from Reno to South Lake Tahoe.  Check in at the backpacking store there. There owner has a list if trail angels that will take you up to the trailhead at Echo Lake.  Marmot

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> On Mar 27, 2014, at 12:48 PM, "Elizabeth King" <ekingc at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone: This summer will be my first time backpacking and my first
> time on the PCT. We are planning to fly in to Reno-Tahoe and we want to do
> 5 days or so in the Northern CA section of the Trail (probably Lake Tahoe
> area??). We plan to stay at a hotel one night after arriving to Reno-Tahoe
> and starting on the trail the next day. We're having a hard time figuring
> out how to get to the trail and where exactly to start. Given that we're
> coming from out of state, and don't really want to rent a car... can anyone
> offer advice for this scenario? Basically what is a nearby point of
> entrance from Reno-Tahoe, and what is the  best way to get to the trail
> short of renting a car and driving ourselves.
> 
> Thanks! : )
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