Dear PCT community:
I need some advice.
I am planning to hike NOBO starting the first or second of April. At my hiking pace, I should be able to complete in mid-August (a few days before I start school).
The catch is that I need to take a detour to Chicago for a few days, June 18-20.
Does anyone have any ideas about how to manage this logistically? According to Craig’s PCT Planner, I’ll be right near the CA/OR border at this point. I was thinking I’d try and take a bus to Portland or SF and fly from there.
By the way, I am fine skipping a section and coming back another year to complete. Just need to make sure I’m done by mid-August.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Peter Schwab