His numerous books include whistlepunks and geoducks. The pnta mapset is revised annually and is created in cooperation with local land management agencies and other partners to provide the most comprehensive information available for the pacific northwest trail. He has sectioned hiked many parts of this national scenic trail. I wouldnt want to hike the next section which includes 5 miles on the dirt trailhead road and 10 miles of paved mt baker highway. All events have a choice of at least two distances, with shorter course lengths ranging from 48 kilometers 2. Pacific northwest trail, ebeys landing, fort casey state. What its sometimes like to hike the pacific northwest trail. You can help make this site even better by being an active member. The winter trail series celebrates seattle and the eastsides local parks with trail runs that will keep your winter fitness warm. The pacific northwest trail pnt stretches from montanas rocky mountains to washingtons olympic coasttwo geographically distinct termini separated by three national parks, seven national forests, and 1,931 km 1,200 mi of some of the.
Pacific northwest trail thruhike improbable but possible. National scenic trail, travels for 1,200 miles through northern montana, idaho and washington, from the rocky mountains to the pacific ocean, passing through 3 national parks and 7 national forests along the way. Sep 22, 2014 this is my thruhike of the pacific northwest trail. Oct 31, 2014 the pacific northwest trail pnt stretches from montanas rocky mountains to washingtons olympic coast two geographically distinct termini separated by three national parks, seven national forests, and 1,931 km 1,200 mi of some of the finest mountain scenery in the united states. Due to its young age the pacific northwest trail is not as well marked as other longdistance trails and being able to navigate with maps and compass is a musthave skill to ensure routefinding along the way. My thruhike of the pacific northwest trail lifetimetrails. It was cool to find out part of the trail was shared with the pacific northwest trail pnt. The pacific northwest national scenic trail pnt follows the northern edge of the u. I hiked the trail in 20 solo, starting at the eastern border of glacier national park on july 16th and finishing at cape alava on the pacific ocean on september 18th.
Global magnetic materials market growth analysis, forecasts to 2026. Pacific northwest trail guide northwest collection 9780916076627. Since the very beginning, local stakeholders have had a seat at the table in the development of the pacific northwest trail. In washington, it includes ozette trianglecape alava, the high divide and seven lakes basin of olympic national park, the tursi trail, blanchard hillsouth chuckanut.
Pacific northwest trail, 1931 km, 1200 miles, about 100 days. Clothing list for the pacific northwest trail according to. Pacific northwest trail jans jaunts and jabberings. I ran into just 7 thruhikers that year, and the first two blazes marking the trail were separated by a distance of nearly 100 miles. About 63 miles of the trail passes through north cascades national park service complex, which includes both the national park and ross lake national recreation area. Scanadian border, shooting 1,200 miles through the continental divide in montana, across the rocky mountains to the north cascades, and finally over the moutainous olympic peninsula before ending at the pacific ocean and the rugged coastline of washington state. Rick bass, the pacific northwest trail, and his yaak delusion in his recent opinion piece in the missoula independent, rick bass intentionally makes a series of errors, widespread smears, and outright untruths about the pacific northwest trail pnt as it winds yes, winds rick, more on that later. The pacific northwest trail north cascades national park u. Find walking maps and guidebooks, self guided walking holidays and hiking tours. I would highly recommend it to anyone hiking this trail which is even harder than the continental divide trail cdt. I wore a tiny pedometer the entire trip and figure i took about 2,587,370 steps to hike about 1111 miles. The pacific northwest trail north cascades national park. Here is the official guide to the spectacular longdistance trail that stretches 1,200 miles from glacier national park in montana to washingtons olympic national park.
The pacific northwest national scenic trail will challenge even worldclass long distance hikers. This is a list of sites along the trail, from east to west. Ron strickland is an environmentalist who founded the pacific northwest trail 30 years ago. Pacific northwest trail association, sedrowoolley, washington. Pacific northwest national scenic trail national trails guide. But at its best, you are offered parklike hiking with breathtaking views of mountains peaks, incredible waterfalls, pristine glacierfed lakes, fertile farm valleys, and wilderness ocean beach hiking.
The pacific northwest trail runs 1,200 miles east to west, from its eastern terminus at the us canadian border at chief mountain in glacier national park, to its western terminus at the pacific ocean near cape alva, wa. In some sections the usual footpath even disappears and you will find yourself right in the middle of a proper bushwhack. Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet by jamie ford, whered you go, bernadette by maria semple, snow falling on cedars b. Pacific northwest trail guide northwest collection. The track from my satellite tracking device is the black line. Use these maps to explore the trail before you go and to choose your adventure from the many popular alternate routes along the 1200 mile trail corridor. The pacific northwest trail pnt stretches from montanas rocky mountains to washingtons olympic coast two geographically distinct termini separated by three national parks, seven national forests, and 1,931 km 1,200 mi of some of the finest mountain scenery in the united states. Many of our pacific northwest trail association membersor at least their kids or grandkids. I hiked the pnt over 45 days between july 2 and august 16, 2011. About 63 miles of the trail passes through north cascades national park service complex, which includes both the national park and ross. Welcome to the second annual trail mix a tillamook forest spring cleanup event inviting all trail users to come together for a fun day of trail work and stewardship in the tillamook state forest.
Pacific northwest trail association explore and protect the pnt. Pacific northwest trail my son and i hiked along the pnt from the continental divide in montana to cape alava on the pacific coast. This is my thruhike of the pacific northwest trail. Along the way, the pnt crosses three national parks, seven national forests, two other national scenic trails, and against the grain of several mountain ranges, including the continental divide, whitefish divide, purcells, selkirks. I kept a blog here on this website, and have some notes for future hikers. A new beginning tomorrow i begin hiking the pacific northwest trail pnt. Media in category pacific northwest trail the following 68 files are in this category, out of 68 total.
My pacific northwest trail hike i hiked the pacific northwest trail from the continental divide in glacier national park in montana to cape alave on the washington coast with my son from july, 2017 to september 16, 2017. Pacific northwest trail washington trails association. A hiker will encounter various challenges on the pnt. It was hiked as a fundraiser for the washington trails associations youth program. The official guidebook for long distance and day hikers. Whether youre a mountain biker, trail runner, hiker or equestrian, trail work veteran or firsttimer, we welcome you. Guidebooks to the pacific northwest national scenic trail. The us forest service and pacific northwest trail association are seeking volunteers to help shape the future of the trail by serving on the pacific northwest national scenic trail advisory council. Basss oppositional rhetoric to the pnt even disinters the ghost of famed grizzly bear researcher chuck jonkel to give a shine of credibility to his self. The pacific northwest has endless adventures to offer but one of the most incredible destinations is the great outdoors. The pacific northwest trail pnt is a 1200mile linear trail that stretches from glacier national park in montana to cape alava on the pacific ocean in olympic national park. The pacific northwest trail pnt is a 1200mile hiking trail running from the continental divide in montana to the pacific ocean on washingtons olympic coast.
Only an act of congress can change that i have room on my bicycle for a shovel as well. Below is my unedited and uncut journal from my 1250 mile pacific northwest trail thru hike in 2014. Maps of the pacific northwest national scenic trail pnt. Northwest trail runs trail running in washington state. Ive decided to try to day hike as much of the washington part of this trail as possible, starting with the section that crosses whidbey island, known as section 8. Provides highly detailed digital topographic maps, comparable to 1.
Backpack companion to the pacific northwest trail digest. The author is a retired air force colonel, living near the pacific northwest trail pnt for about 14 years. Though you ll still likely rely on your boots for the majority of the trail, you may come across a river where you dont want to get your hiking boots wet or may just want an alternative option. Pacific northwest fiction i love living in seattle, almost as much as i love reading books about seattle. The pacific northwest trail was much more difficult than i expected. Pacific northwest trail documentary by trevor rasmussen. The pacific northwest national scenic trail olympic. The hiking life is a compilation of tips and advice on trip planning, lightweight backpacking techniques and improving your wilderness skill set. The current version is available at the pnta website for free download if you wish to print the maps yourself.
It contains detailed information for more than 180 of the worlds great hikes, and was put together with the mission of inspiring and enabling folks to go backpacking. Local conveniences include shopping, dining and grocery stores. The pacific northwest trail is a 1,200 mile trail that spans from glacier national park to the pacific coast. This is the bible of outdoor adventuring and the 50th anniversary edition is a very nice edition. About miles of the trail passes through olympic national park including 38 miles on olympics wilderness coast, the longest stretch of wilderness coast. These maps feature terrain contours, elevations, summits, parks, coastlines, rivers, lakes, geographical points and more.
Pacific northwest hiking books and guides the first book everyone should read, or in my opinion, own, is mountaineering. About miles of the trail passes through olympic national park including 38 miles on olympics wilderness coast, the. For future hikers hiking the pacific northwest trail 20. However, we are available by phone and email during our normal office hours. Hammond drierite co ltd global metal and metal oxide nanoparticles market outlook 20202026. New for 2019, the pnta has produced a set of overview maps for the pacific northwest trail.
The 1,200 mile pacific northwest trail is one of the newest national scenic trails in the u. Clothing list for the pacific northwest trail according to a. My son and i hiked along the pnt from the continental divide in montana to cape alava on the pacific coast. I want to offer this page as help for people thinking about a pnt hike, one more informational drop. From the rocky mountains to the pacific ocean, the pacific northwest trail is a unique hiking experience, offering a variety of backcountry scenery and outdoor adventure. My first thruhike of a national scenic trail was a truly rugged adventure. The pacific northwest trail travels through skagit and island counties, crossing i5 and highway 20. Pacific northwest trail pnt thru hike blog 2014 free. Buy a cheap copy of pacific northwest trail guide book. Community features a clubhouse, playground, pool and much more.
Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. In his recent opinion piece in the missoula independent, rick bass intentionally makes a series of errors, widespread smears, and outright untruths about the pacific northwest trail pnt as it winds yes, winds rick, more on that later. You can order a complete, doublesided, full colorprinted set on 8. Pacific northwest national scenic trail national trails. A man and his dog embark on a thruhike of the pnt where they will capture its history, beauty and film the trails first documentary. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. The pacific northwest trail pnt travels 1,200 miles through montana, idaho, and washington from near the continental divide in glacier national park to the pacific ocean on washingtons olympic peninsula.
This location is a cardependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car. The larger question for the northwest, where the cities are barely a hundred years old but contain threefourths of the population, is whether the wild land can provide work for those who need it as their source of income without being ruined for those who need it as their source of sanity. Pacific northwest hiking books and guides seattle outdoors. Welcome to, your guide to backpacking and hiking in washington, oregon, idaho, and the entire pacific northwest.
On this site you will find trail descriptions, images, hiker logs, and message boards to help you make the most of your hiking trips. With northwest trail runs, you can sample some of puget sounds most beautiful parks and trails, often within 50 miles of downtown seattle. I want to offer this page as help for people thinking about a pnt hike, one more informational drop in a bucket of thoughts on the trail. Official maps of the pacific northwest trail produced by the pnta are free for noncommercial use. Dec 18, 2007 what its sometimes like to hike the pacific northwest trail. The tents and houses are where we ended each day, either camping or indoors. Northwest trails 1,0,0,0 yes communities community.
For future hikers when i started thinking about hiking the pacific northwest trail, i found that information from previous hikers was incredibly valuable. If youre hiking in the summer, bring along a pair of walking sandals. Prepare for your next hiking or camping adventure with highly detailed topographic maps for the pacific nw national trail. A subreddit dedicated to sharing information pictures and stories for the pacific northwest trail. The trail crosses 3 national parks and 7 national forests, making it one of the most scenic and adventurous trails in the world.
He loves to explore and travel, as well as photography and an interest in historical maps. The pacific northwest national scenic trail pnnst travels 1,200 miles through montana, idaho, and washington, from near the continental divide in glacier national park to the pacific ocean on washingtons olympic peninsula. Rick bass, the pacific northwest trail, and his yaak. The pacific northwest trail is a 1200mile linear park that stretches from glacier national park in montana to cape alava on the pacific ocean in the olympic national park.
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