[pct-l] Permit

[Jason]

Thanks for all the input. 
Jason

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> On 26 בפבר 2015, at 01:00, Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com> wrote:
> 
> 2015-02-25 12:46 GMT-08:00 Jason <jasontessler1 at gmail.com>:
>> 
>> I have my PCT thruhike permit for 24-4, but I want to start on 21-4 and hike one day to kick off on the 22. Can I do that? Do I need a day permit?
> 
> No you don't need a day permit. You only need a permit for camping in
> "wilderness areas, National Parks and other special management areas."
> 
> The fist wilderness area you enter is the San Jancinto State
> wilderness area at north of HWY 74 at about mile 150. This one is a
> little different than most because you actually need a permit for day
> use, not just for camping. It is my understanding the Mountain Fire
> detour takes you around this wilderness area anyway.
> 
> After San Jacinto, I believe the next place that a permit is required
> is Trout Lake Wilderness north of Kennedy Meadows.
> 
> Note for nit pickers: the PCT does pass through a corner of the Hauser
> Wilderness Area (less that a mile) as you climb out of Hauser Canyon.
> Due to the terrain, I seriously doubt anyone would even consider
> camping in this short stretch of trail.
> 
> From
> http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/pct/home/?cid=stelprdb5310782
> 
> Is a permit needed to travel on the trail?
> Many of the wilderness areas, National Parks and other special
> management areas require an overnight use permit. Please check with
> the local area to determine if a permit is needed and where it can be
> obtained. Persons undertaking a trip of 500 miles or longer should
> contact the Pacific Crest Trail Association for a permit.