Week One of the Pacific Crest Trail; Days 2-7

Days 2-7
Miles 15.4-91.0
Woah – so you already read how my first day on the trail went – hot, rattlesnakey, and wonderful. Now, let me tell you about the rest of my week. I have to keep reminding myself that I am in Southern California. The terrain and environment is so different from the classic California that I always imagined. Right off the bat, the PCT offers a world of different ecosystems. Yes, they are similar but already throughout this week I was amazed to see the different climates.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Zeagle.

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May 29, 2025

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Zeagle

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Hello! My name is Zoe. I have hiked the Long Trail in '20, the Appalachian Trail in '21, and the West Highland Way '23. And now, I am off to my next adventure! I am excited for you to join me on my Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike in 2025. I begin my trek on my 24th birthday, which is mid-may :) This time around, my goal is to document weekly. I will be focusing on the geology, the flora and fauna, and my perhaps my self growth.

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