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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Tuesday fire damages Shady Cove home ... Second SOU candidate embraces liberal arts ... Portland parents criticize officials over lead at 2 schools ... Tuesday fire damages Shady Cove home ... Second SOU candidate embraces liberal arts ... Portland parents criticize officials over lead at 2 schools ... Pacific Crest Trail MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 20, 2016 @ 10:19 am Posted May. 20, 2016 @ 10:19 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> The Pacific Crest Trail has gone from being one of the best-kept secrets on the West Coast to a bucket-list item for thousands of people across the world, thanks largely to the best-selling book "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, which became a popular movie. The trail, which stretches from Canada to Mexico, enters Oregon near Mount Ashland and passes through or near some of our region's most iconic natural areas, including Pilot Rock, Howard Prairie and Hyatt lakes, Sky Lakes Wilderness, Mount McLoughlin, Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Peak Wilderness and Mount Thielsen. The best way to explore the trail is with a day hike from one of the many trailheads in Southern Oregon. Pick up a PCT guidebook at a local bookstore or go to the Pacific Crest Trail website for hints on which trailhead to choose, pack a picnic, throw it in a daypack and go see why so many people are drawn to this high-elevation treasure. Some of the easiest trailheads to reach are on Mount Ashland, at the Greensprings Summit off Highway 66, on Dead Indian Memorial Road near Lake of the Woods and at Crater Lake National Park. Because it's a mountain trail that passes through wilderness areas, national monuments and other out-of-the-way places, be sure to bring a map, lots of water, and let people know where you're going. And don't forget mosquito repellent, especially if you're heading into the Sky Lakes area, where DEET isn't just smart, it's absolutely necessary. Get more information at www.pcta.org . MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 20, 2016 @ 10:19 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501