[pct-l] The Trans PCT Challenge

[Tortoise73 at charter.net (Tortoise)]

Here's the home page for the California Coast Walk which links to info 
on the Coastal Trail.  http://www.coastwalk.org/index.htm

Have fun.



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Hiker97@aol.com wrote:
> Tortoise73@charter.net <mailto:Tortoise73@charter.net> writes:
> 
>     Up here in fall northern California, we are working on restoring the
>     old
>     Kelsey Trail which will run from Crescent City up to the PCT and
>     perhaps
>     beyond. I'm not up on all the details. And the Pacific Coast Trail
>     passes right through Crescent City so one could make a California loop.
> 
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> That is a great idea --- a California loop trail.  How about up the PCT 
> then over to the Pacific coast in northern California and then down the 
> coast to San Diego.  Then over to the PCT at Campo. 
>  
> Nice little hike and you never repeat anything.  Desert, mountains, and 
> ocean (I can see a neat trail patch coming out of this).  Does not get 
> any better than that. 
>  
> Too bad it cannot go through John Muir's home and historic site too near 
> Oakland.  That would be cool.
>  
> So, when does everyone start trail building to finish up the California 
> Loop Trail?  When does California officially designate it and fence 
> funds to maintain it?  Where do I join and send dues to?  How do I get a 
> neat color brochure and maps of the whole loop?  I bet that is some 
> brochure.
>  
> Cheers, Switchback