One of the most well-known hiking routes in the USA is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which provides unmatched views of the diverse West Coast landscapes.
In the real story film “Wild,” starring Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, the scenery takes centre stage. She plays Cheryl Strayed, a woman who attempted to overcome her divorce and her mother’s death by hiking more than 1,700 of the trail’s 4,265 kilometres. Strayed set out on her journey from the Mojave Desert in southern California all the way to the Oregon-Washington border.

The Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from Mexico to Canada, passes through a stunning variety of scenery, including arid deserts, rough mountain ranges, and glacier-fed streams. We selected 11 of the trail’s most recognisable views, some of which were featured in the movie, to give you a more thorough glimpse of the area’s natural beauty.

Park in the Anza-Borrego Desert southern California 

The trail’s northern terminus, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, in southern California (approximately 135 kilometres from San Diego), is a well-liked rest area for many hikers. This state park is also home to unusual fauna, including the endangered peninsular bighorn sheep and the bobcat, in addition to the breathtaking views of the desert and mountains.

Meadows, Kennedy

Kennedy Meadows, which serves as a significant location in the film Wild, is located on the eastern edge of Sequoia National Forest, less than 300 kilometres north of Los Angeles. With showers, food, and plenty of camping spots, the general shop and pack station provides trekkers with a haven from the hostile desert environment.

National Park Yosemite

One of the most well-known sights along the PCT is Yosemite National Park, which is located about 280 kilometres east of San Francisco. This spectacular park offers panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range along with magnificent canyons, deep valleys, and stunning waterfalls.

Lassen National Volcanic Park on the Oregon-California border

Lassen Volcanic National Park is situated about 500 kilometres north of Yosemite National Park. The volcanic activity in the area created this park, creating a distinctive environment. There are pristine mountain lakes and brilliant wildflower fields in addition to volcanic summits.

National Park near Crater Lake

Crater Lake National Park is without a doubt one of the most well-liked rest areas along the PCT. About as tall as the lake is deep, the cliffs can soar to a height of over 600 metres. The 590-meter-deep lake, which was formed by a volcanic eruption over 7,500 years ago, is visible from the route in a stunning fashion. Many hikers detour slightly further down an offshoot trail to see the lake from the crater’s edge, despite the fact that the trail itself does not immediately lead to vistas like this.

Three Sisters National Park

The Three Sisters Wilderness, which lies 25 kilometres north of Crater Lake, has a number of little lakes and ponds that are lovely to look at after a strenuous climb. The North, Middle, and South Sisters are the three main peaks and the total forest spans over 114,000 hectares in central Oregon.

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