Pacific Crest Trail: California Sierra Nevada [Map Pack Bundle] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Topographic MapsThe Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Map Pack Bundle, California Sierra Nevada, includes two Topographic Map Guides that cover the PCT as it navigates the rugged Sierra Nevada mountain range. As the PCT enters the Sierra Nevada the elevation increases and terrain is dominated by granite spires carved by ancient glaciers. This section of trail passes through Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. The highest point on the entire PCT is Forester Pass on the border between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The PCT spans 2,650 miles from the Canadian border, through Washington, Oregon, and California to the southern terminus at the Mexican border. The famous trail crosses some of the most wild and scenic landscapes of the western U.S., including six national parks, 25 national forests, 48 wilderness areas, the volcanic Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada, and the Mojave and Sonoran deserts.Each PCT Topographic Map Guide includes detailed topographic maps at a scale of almost 1 inch = 1 mile. Each page is centered on the PCT and overlaps with the adjacent pages so there is little chance of getting lost. Along the bottom of each page is a trail profile that shows the distance between camping areas, trailheads, and other points of interest. The map and trail profile provide a step by step visual guide to hiking the trail, mile by rugged mile. The Topographic Map Guide is built for all levels of hiking enthusiasts, from the day tripper to the multi month 'thru-hiker'. The front pages of the printed Topographic Map Guide include resupply locations, health and safety information, and much more.Pacific Crest Trail California Sierra Nevada Map Pack includes:Map 1008 :: Pacific Crest Trail: Sierra Nevada NorthMap 1009 :: Pacific Crest Trail: Sierra Nevada SouthMore convenient and easier to use than folded maps, but just as compact and lightweight, National Geographic's Topographic Map Guide booklets are printed on 'Backcountry Tough' waterproof, tear-resistant paper with stainless steel staples. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.All proceeds from the purchase of a National Geographic map help support the Society's vital exploration, conservation, scientific research, and education programs.Map Scale = 1:75,000Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Read more