PCT Metro Map
Download the current version of the map here.
The OpenLongTrails PCT Metro Map is a simplified map of the Pacific Crest Trail in the style commonly used by metro train lines, or subways. It emphasizes resupply locations per region of the trail.
More information about PCT resupply is available from the LTW list of PCT Resupply Locations.
The most current version of the map is always available for download as a PNG here. Alternatively, open the repo (linked below) and download the most recent version, as indicated by the version number in the filename.
The map archives, which includes all released versions of the map, are available on the OpenLongTrails Github here.
Criteria for Including a Resupply Location
The criteria to include a resupply location on the map are:
- Use by at least 7% of hikers on the HalfwayAnywhere PCT Survey resupply article.
- OR it's on the way to another resupply, eg. Onyx is on the way to Lake Isabella.
- OR it's immediately on/very close to the trail, eg. Echo Lake.
- AND it's not a major city that's obvious, eg. Los Angeles, Seattle, etc.
There are a few exceptions to these criteria, such as for a couple of locations that are not mentioned at all in the current (as of Jan 2025) HalfwayAnywhere PCT Survey, such as Donner Ski Ranch, Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Burney Mountain Guest Ranch.
Notes
Some versions of the map (beginning with v6) show which regions of the trail have bear-resistant food storage requirements. This is meant to serve as a quick reference for what most thruhikers do, but it should be noted that not every mile indicated as such necessarily has these regulations. For example, in the Sierra, nobo thruhikers commonly pick up their bear cans at Kennedy Meadows South because it is a convenient location, but bear cans are not strictly required until north of the turn off for Lone Pine. Further details about per mile bear-resistant food storage requirements can be found in the HalfwayAnywhere.com article Pacific Crest Trail Bear Canister Requirements.
