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| + | Ranchita Bodega is a hiker-friendly business located near the trail. They offer a variety of products and services for PCT hikers. | ||
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| + | Website: https://oshunsorchard.com/ranchitabodega | ||
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==Access from the Trail== | ==Access from the Trail== | ||
Ranchita Bodega (formerly Montezuma Valley Market)<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/PacificCrestTrail/comments/185s29w/pacific_crest_trail_resupply_locations/kdfmhgp/</ref> is located on Montezuma Valley Road 4 miles from the trail. The trail crosses Montezuma Valley Road at Barrel Springs. Shuttle service is offered with as much advance notice as possible. Send a text message to (619) 693-7536 when you will arrive at Barrel Springs. | Ranchita Bodega (formerly Montezuma Valley Market)<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/PacificCrestTrail/comments/185s29w/pacific_crest_trail_resupply_locations/kdfmhgp/</ref> is located on Montezuma Valley Road 4 miles from the trail. The trail crosses Montezuma Valley Road at Barrel Springs. Shuttle service is offered with as much advance notice as possible. Send a text message to (619) 693-7536 when you will arrive at Barrel Springs. | ||
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==Resupply== | ==Resupply== | ||
Many different options are available and a full resupply is entirely possible. Examples include Peak Fuel,Good-to-Go and Fernweh dehydrated backpacking meals, Loma Linda packets, ramen, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, Knorr sides, dried fruit, candy, vegan cookies, and much more. | Many different options are available and a full resupply is entirely possible. Examples include Peak Fuel,Good-to-Go and Fernweh dehydrated backpacking meals, Loma Linda packets, ramen, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, Knorr sides, dried fruit, candy, vegan cookies, and much more. | ||
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| + | ===Halfmile Resupply Notes=== | ||
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| + | * Road S22, AKA Montezuma Valley Road, paved. | ||
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| + | * The small Montezuma Valley Market [4 mi E] [oshunsorchard.com 619-693-7536] is 4 miles E of the PCT on Montezuma Valley Road. Mostly good reviews from recent hikers; may have shuttle service if arranged in advance; some cell phones may not work near the road (better cell service a few miles southbound), Verizon works, AT&T works for text, T-Mobile does not; accepts hiker resupply packages. | ||
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| + | * NOTE: The Montezuma Valley Market burned down in April 2021. They have opened a small temporary store with a focus on hiker stuff (even some tents and packs). They have basic rooms to rent with common shower/kitchen/Wifi. They sell frozen pizza, etc., so you have something to prepare in the kitchen. | ||
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| + | * Resupply shopping rating: B-, most hikers could resupply here for the 78 miles to Idlyllwild. -HM | ||
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| + | Source: Halfmile's Resupply Notes<ref>https://pctmap.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/halfmiles_pct_notes_resupply-1.pdf</ref> | ||
===Groceries=== | ===Groceries=== | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 6 February 2025
Ranchita Bodega is a hiker-friendly business located near the trail. They offer a variety of products and services for PCT hikers.
Website: https://oshunsorchard.com/ranchitabodega Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranchitabodega/
Contents
Access from the Trail
Ranchita Bodega (formerly Montezuma Valley Market)[1] is located on Montezuma Valley Road 4 miles from the trail. The trail crosses Montezuma Valley Road at Barrel Springs. Shuttle service is offered with as much advance notice as possible. Send a text message to (619) 693-7536 when you will arrive at Barrel Springs.
Food and Drink
Ranchita Bodega is a convenience store and beer garden. They offer a variety of craft beer, as well as snacks, jerky, local honey, and grocery items.
The store is open everyday from first week of March through May, 9 am - 5 pm.
Resupply
Many different options are available and a full resupply is entirely possible. Examples include Peak Fuel,Good-to-Go and Fernweh dehydrated backpacking meals, Loma Linda packets, ramen, tuna packets, instant oatmeal, Knorr sides, dried fruit, candy, vegan cookies, and much more.
Halfmile Resupply Notes
- Road S22, AKA Montezuma Valley Road, paved.
- The small Montezuma Valley Market [4 mi E] [oshunsorchard.com 619-693-7536] is 4 miles E of the PCT on Montezuma Valley Road. Mostly good reviews from recent hikers; may have shuttle service if arranged in advance; some cell phones may not work near the road (better cell service a few miles southbound), Verizon works, AT&T works for text, T-Mobile does not; accepts hiker resupply packages.
- NOTE: The Montezuma Valley Market burned down in April 2021. They have opened a small temporary store with a focus on hiker stuff (even some tents and packs). They have basic rooms to rent with common shower/kitchen/Wifi. They sell frozen pizza, etc., so you have something to prepare in the kitchen.
- Resupply shopping rating: B-, most hikers could resupply here for the 78 miles to Idlyllwild. -HM
Source: Halfmile's Resupply Notes[2]
Groceries
As of 2022, Ranchita Bodega is still in the rebuilding process, and the store is in a temporary building. During hiker season salads, fresh fruits,veggies, cheese, and sandwiches are available.
Gear Shops
A variety of gear is available for purchase, including items from Garmin, ULA Equipment (backpacks), Big Agnes, Sawyer, Darn Tough Socks, Body Glide, Black Diamond, Tyvek, and more.
Internet
Free WiFi available
Stove Fuel
Small and large canisters of isobutane stove fuel are available.
- See the PCT Stove Fuel Resupply List
Laundry
Washer and Dryer available and Bucket laundry
Shipping Services
Resupply Boxes
Ranchita Bodega will hold boxes for $7 fee.
Send packages to:
ICO Ranchita Bodega Your Name 37552 Montezuma Valley Road Ranchita, CA 92066
Hiker Boxes
Lodging
Hotels and Motels
Bed n'no Breakfast available. Availability info and online reservations are available on the Market's website, oshunsorchard.com.
Hostels
Camping
Camping is no longer offered on premises.
Other
Trails Angels
Attractions
There is an eleven foot Yeti sculpture, named "Rancheti," in from of the Market.
Anza Borrego State Park is nearby.
Transportation Services
Buses
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus route 892, from El Cajon to Borrego Springs, has a stop a few minutes' walk from the Market. The schedule is available on sdmts.com [PDF]. Route 892 only runs on Thursdays.
