The Pacific Crest Trail, aka: PCT, is one of the Country greatest long distance hiking routes, taking long distance hikers 2650 miles from the Mexican borders to the Canadian boundaries, and hundreds of thru-hikers take to the trail and make the journey from beginning to end.This comprehensive guide brings you select portions of the trail between Mexico and Los Angeles County. The hikes are from 1 mile to 12 miles, and most trails are of easy access from anywhere in the greater San Diego or Los Angeles areas. Easy day hikes, overnight trips. GPS coordinates, color photos, sectional maps and more are all included in this 180 pages essential guide book.Marlise Kast-Myers is the author, and co-author of several books on travel destinations, among them guides to Southern California, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Cancun. She likes in San Diego.