A report from Emily Quinn
The Lansing Journal is following the adventures of Lansing resident Emily Quinn and her brother Michael Carrick as they hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Text and photos below are shared from Emily’s Facebook posts.
July 27
Got back on trail at Snoqualmie Pass and hiked to Stevens Pass. Then hung out in Leavenworth and Wenatchee. Tomorrow we’ll start hiking the next section to Stehekin. My knee is swollen and stiff but not too painful, so I think I can make it the last 187 miles to the northern terminus. This section of trail was super pretty and we saw lots of pikas! I’m glad I didn’t have to miss it.
View more photos from this section of Emily and Michael’s journey in their July 27 Facebook post. We’ll continue sharing more from their PCT adventure as they continue providing updates. Stay tuned!
About the Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. It is 2,653 mi long and ranges in elevation from roughly 110 feet above sea level near the Bridge of the Gods on the Oregon–Washington border to 13,153 feet at Forester Pass in the Sierra Nevada. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks. Its midpoint is near Chester, California (near Mt. Lassen), where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges meet. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail, cited April 22, 2023)
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