Pacific Crest Trail, Campo, California
The Southern Terminus of The Pacific Crest Trail is Located in Campo, California.The Trail is Approximately 2,650 Miles in Length and spans the continental United States, From the Mexico Border to Canada. Located off of Forest Gate Road.
The picture to the left is of the trail marker at the Mexico/United States Border, the border fence can be seen behind it. The surrounding area ca be seen to be High desert with low mountains and bordering Campo Ranch Lands.
Some of the Facts:
: Designated a Scenic Trail 1968.
: Highest Elevation is 13,153 feet at Foresters Pass in The Sierra Nevada's.
: The Trail is Moderate to Strenuous.
: The Trail Usually passes through Park lands and protected wilderness, it tries to avoid roads and civilized areas.
: PCT and Appalachian Trails were defined into the National Trail System in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.
:Finished in 1993.
: Very Important when deciding to do a Through Hike, which is end to end in one trip, serious planning is essential. There are websites dealing with this.
: The Northern Terminus is at Manning Park in British Columbia.
The picture to the left is of the trail marker at the Mexico/United States Border, the border fence can be seen behind it. The surrounding area ca be seen to be High desert with low mountains and bordering Campo Ranch Lands.
Some of the Facts:
: Designated a Scenic Trail 1968.
: Highest Elevation is 13,153 feet at Foresters Pass in The Sierra Nevada's.
: The Trail is Moderate to Strenuous.
: The Trail Usually passes through Park lands and protected wilderness, it tries to avoid roads and civilized areas.
: PCT and Appalachian Trails were defined into the National Trail System in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968.
:Finished in 1993.
: Very Important when deciding to do a Through Hike, which is end to end in one trip, serious planning is essential. There are websites dealing with this.
: The Northern Terminus is at Manning Park in British Columbia.
There is a Short Section of dirt road from the Terminus Marker to the Beginning of the actual trail a few hundred feet. Both are in easy sight of each other. Lake Morena 19.5 Miles
The Photo to the right is The Rosa Memorial Tree Plaque. There is a small tree next to it.
Inscription reads: Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas Jr. Was Killed in The Line of Duty at The Campo Border on July 23, 2009 He Will Never Be Forgotten |
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The Border Fence is right behind The Trail Marker, in the picture you can see the fence and Road next to it. I decided to hike the couple of miles from the Stone Store in Campo to the border. Most of the trail here hugs Forest Gate Road and even has a small segment on the road.
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The Photo to the Right is some of the Meadow lands visible from the trail
The Photo to the left is a Structure left from Camp Lockett, best known for the 10th and 28th Calvary Regiments (Buffalo Soldiers). There are still many buildings and ruins dotting the area, some still be inhabitted. |
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