Guide books - Pacific Crest Trail

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#1

I’m starting to think about guide books for my upcoming PCT hike.I would like to hear from hikers that used Eric the Blacks Pacific Crest Trail Pocket Atlas…thanks…old school

old school

#2

I was one of the “test subjects”. I used his SoCal maps when they first came out. The advantages were that they were big and clear, and included town information and maps. the disadvantages were that they didn’t include enough elevation info to keep from being maddening, and that they had errors.

I’m pretty sure the errors were fixed, and that the elevation info was made more detailed, based on our feedback. So probably the only legit remaining disadvantage is the cost.

Basically, if you can afford them, they’ll work well for you.

markv

#3

I’ve used various editions of Blackbeards guides and they have improved quite a lot. They now have elevation profiles, campsites, water sources, etc…

They are a little expensive but I think they are well worth it.

jalanjalan

#4

Do not accept the water reports as accurate as anything other than online is going to be out of date.
The ‘Hiker Hot Spots’ are often out of date. I found Trail Angel knowledge to be more accurate.
That being said it was a real handy format for maps, distance and elevations.
Good hiking!

Acorn Class of 2011

#5

If you are a smartphone user I strongly recommend the Guthook apps. It saved me hours of searching for water in No Cal - other hikers using the app can update info on any water source/campsite/fire detour in real time. I think a lot of hikers this were weren’t aware they could upload info.

HeeHaw