Pacific Crest Trail: Southern Washington Hiking Guide: A Detailed Trail Companion from Snoqualmie Pa

WALK THE EDGE OF WILDNESS
Your Ultimate Hiking Companion for the Pacific Crest Trail - From Snoqualmie Pass to Ashland, Oregon ( 550 miles)
Ready to lace up your boots and disappear into some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Pacific Northwest?
Whether you're thru-hiking, section hiking, or simply dreaming of one of the wildest and most soul-shifting adventures in America, Snoqualmie to Ashland: A Hiker's Guide to the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern Washington & Oregon is your ultimate trail companion.
Covering 550 unforgettable miles of volcanic peaks, moss-drenched forests, glacier-fed rivers, and windswept ridgelines, this guide takes you deep into one of the most rewarding stretches of the PCT. From the dramatic crags of Goat Rocks Wilderness to the lava fields beneath Mount Hood, every page is packed with the kind of knowledge you want when you're miles from the nearest road-and every ounce of weight matters.
What You'll Discover Inside:
- Detailed Trail Section Breakdowns - From Snoqualmie Pass to Ashland, each chapter offers vivid terrain descriptions, key campsites, water sources, and unforgettable highlights.
- Essential Gear & Lightweight Strategies - What to bring, what to ditch, and how to pack smart for the miles ahead.
- Resupply Towns & Local Eats - Navigate critical pit stops like White Pass, Cascade Locks, and Sisters with insider tips on where to eat, sleep, and send resupply boxes.
- Natural Wonders & Wildlife - Spot elusive mountain goats, walk among towering firs, and learn to identify unique Pacific Northwest flora.
- Navigation, Safety, and Real Talk on Trail Challenges - Snowfields, wildfires, river crossings, dense forest navigation-it's all here, with strategies to handle each.
- Trail Culture & Community - Meet the trail angels, the hiker hobos, and the beautiful weirdness that makes the PCT community unlike any other.
- Leave No Trace & Stewardship - Because protecting these trails is part of the journey, too.
- Bonus Appendices - Packing checklist, elevation charts, glossary of hiker slang, and emergency contacts-all trail-tested and ready.
This guide isn't just about miles. It's about meaningful immersion-in the land, in your limits, in a slower rhythm that most people never experience. It's not a robotic catalog of coordinates; it's a living, breathing invitation to the wilderness, written by someone who's walked it, slept in it, and come out the other side a little dirtier and a lot freer.
Perfect for:

• PCT section hikers and thru-hikers
• Outdoor enthusiasts planning their first long trek
• Adventure dreamers building a bucket list
• Fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and those ready to write their own trail story

Let the wind at Knife's Edge lift you, let the lava fields humble you, and let the trail show you who you are when nothing else is left but the walk.