ALEX'S 2009 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ITINERARY AND RESUPPLY SCHEDULE part 3: Ashland to Canada
Dates below are tentative.
ETA |
PCT Miles |
~Miles walked to Next |
Resupply Point |
Address Directions |
on Trail Days to Next |
Type of Resupply |
NOTES
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22-Aug |
1720 |
106 |
Ashland
about 12.5 miles via Mt. Ashland roads and trails |
Ashland Hostel 150 N. Main St Ashland,OR 97520 (541) 482-9217 (1:00pm - 9:00pm) $28.00 per person for dorm space $40.00 small private check-in 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
6 + several rest days |
Buy |
-hostel has coin-operated washer/dryer -possibly special PCT rates at hostel -fuel canisters avail at Ashland Outdoor Store - take 1 large and 1 small for all of Oregon -mail maps etc here for Oregon -prep pkgs for Oregon |
Ashland Branch Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd. 541-774-6996 Mon 10 am - 8 pm Tues & Wed 10 am - 6 pm Thurs & Sat 12 pm - 5 pm Sun 12 - 4 Fri closed **At the west end of the 10 bus route is Albertsons, Mailboxes etc. (for UPS) and a second post office, inside the Rite Aid store, open Sat unlike main PO. |
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30-Aug |
1830 |
86 (6) |
Mazama Village Store, Crater Lake Nat'l Park
Mazama Village Cabins and Campground: |
Your Name, PCT Hiker Mazama Village Store (USPS:) P.O. Box 158 (UPS:) Mazama Village 569 Mazama Village Drive, Crater Lake National Park, OR 97604 Expected arrival date |
4.5 (.5) |
Buy Mail?? |
-store, campsite, showers, laundry -all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salads, soups at Annie Creek Restaurant!! (closed after Sept 15th) -hiker box at store |
Campground Amenity Fees: Public Showers (4 minutes) $0.75 Public Washers (per load) $1.00 Public Dryers (10 minutes) $0.25 Tent sites $19 |
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30-Aug |
1835 |
(28) |
Crater Lake Rim Village Cafe |
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(1.5) |
Buy meal |
open 10-6? "grab to go" type food |
1-Sept |
1861 Thielsen Creek Camp |
(61) |
Diamond Lake Resort |
350 Resort Drive, Diamond Lake, Oregon 97731 800 733-7593 or 541-793-3333 www.diamondlake.net |
(3.5) |
(Buy) may skip |
-post office in store -along slightly longer alternate route (about 7-8 miles longer) via lake |
has a full range of services. Although the focus of the operation is family fun and fishing, the store is, by trail standards, large and very well-stocked -- markedly better than its counterpart at Mazama Village. Run by one of the most friendly store operators we've met anywhere on the trail. South Shore Picnic area on Diamond Lake has 5 hiker/biker campsites. PO address: 350 RESORT DR, CHEMULT, OR 97731-9710 Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm Sat 8:30-12:00pm Sun closed (hours may be more irregular) |
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7-Sept |
1912 |
95 (50) |
Shelter Cove Resort (541) 433-2548
contact first before sending package |
West Odell Lake Rd, Hwy 58 Crescent Lake, OR 97425
Held for 2 weeks only! Via UPS Only! Hiker box - ask for it! 1.40m SE |
6 (3) |
UPS |
-"store is very expensive but hot dogs are reasonable" -non-electric RV or tent sites $16 -Hot showers: $.50/minute to Shelter Cove campers only. Laundry. -Send package here ( food & maps) and to Big Lake Youth Camp |
10-Sep |
1958 |
(45) |
Elk Lake Resort 541-480-7378 jwalsh @elklakeresort.net
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Elk
Lake Resort, $5 fee 1.10m E |
(3) |
UPS or FedEx |
very small store and restaurant open 8am - 8pm (maybe) -buy enough to get by? or try for ride into Bend for full resupply inc fuel?
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Drop shipping packages: we charge a $5 handling fee at time of pick up. We accept UPS or FedEx packages only at the resort. Make sure the package is critter proof (mouse/chipmunk) so try to box in a hard plastic tote. We offer (2) hot showers with bathroom facilities for $5. This includes towel, shampoo, and soap. Laundry facilities to wash and dry cost $2. Camping Cabins ($45 with PCT discount). Bunk beds, no amenities except lantern/propane heater. Also a 16 space private campground at $10 per night. |
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Another option: Lloyd Gust (2008 hiker has given Lloyd the title “Trail Angel Extraordinaire”) 541-604-4494(Cell), 541-330-6755 Give him a call, he will respond to you needs. Lloyd will transport to Bend for shopping, overnight accommodations, to connect with ground transportation. He will transport from Elk Lake, MacKenzie Pass (HWY 242) Santiam Pass (HWY 20), Sisters and vicinity. Send your resupply box to: (call first!) C/O Lloyd Gust, 2920 N.E. Connors Ave #105, Bend, OR 97701 **If Elk Lake Resort is not operational I could hitch to Bend from Elk Lake then get return ride from Lloyd? **Motel 6, at 201 N.E. 3rd St, Bend, OR, (541) 382-8282, is around $60 OR maybe Cascade Lodge, 420 S.E.3rd Street, (541) 382-2612 or (541) 385-6909 Dunes Motel at no. 1515 NE (tel 541/382-6811; $45–60). The Bend Cascade Hostel, 19 SW Century Drive (tel 541/389-3813; up to $30) ***REI in Bend |
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1990 |
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McKenzie Pass/ Hwy 242 |
could hitch 15 miles east to Sisters. Bend is also an option 22 miles further down Hwy 20 from Sisters |
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Better option for hitching as there is "a campground and Observatory both of which attract a lot of parked cars" |
13-Sep |
2001 |
107 |
Big Lake Youth Camp (503) 850-3583 karen@biglake.org |
13100 Highway 20 Sisters, OR 97759 www.biglake.org |
6 |
UPS |
-send package here! Or get ride into Bend for full resupply? |
"Big Lake does accept boxes through Sept. and Oct. - however - it's more difficult to trake someone down during this time. We only have about 5 people who live at camp during the off-season and unlike the summer, no one is regularly in the front office. If you can't find anyone...wander around camp and find either the shop or the lodge and someone should be accessible. It's easier to find people on the weekends than it is during the week. UPS is the best and be sure to put your name, that you're a PCT hiker, and your estimated date of arrival." Jillany from Big Lake Youth Camp (Feb 2009) Ask for hiker box. |
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2007 |
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Santiam Pass/ Hwy 20 |
another possible place to hitch to Sisters or Bend |
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2053 |
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Olallie Lake Resort (541) 504-1010 info@olallielake.com |
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Appears to be closed. |
19-Sep |
2102 |
4-7 |
Government Camp |
Govy General 30521 E. Meldrum, Government Camp, Oregon, 503-272-3107 off E. Gov't Camp Loop Rd |
.5 |
Buy |
6 miles west of Barlow Pass take Alpine Trail back up to PCT? - get local info re: condition |
full-line grocery store in the heart of GC - fresh produce, meats, pastries, Rotissorie chicken, ribs, sandwiches and wraps at the in-house deli and beer. Open 7am-8pm, all 365 days of the year with extended hours in summer. |
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19-Sep |
2107 |
50 |
Timberline Lodge |
Timberline Lodge, Or 97028 info@timberlinelodge.com 800-547-1406 |
3 |
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Possibly take route via Government Camp and buy supplies there |
We accept packages for thru-hikers from April 15th to October 15th for $3.00/box. All letter are free, both can only be picked up in the Wy'East Gift Shop at Timberline Lodge, which is located in the Day Lodge. The store hours vary, but should be close to the following 7am-7pm Sunday -Saturday June 15th-September 15th 9am-5pm Sunday- Saturday September 15th-October 15th. The only laundry services and Grocery store nearby is three miles down the Alpine Trail in Government Camp. Timberline Lodge offers laundry only to hotel guests. We do carry a few snack items in the gift shop, and Timberline has several lunch and dinner venues. There is a camp ground about 2 miles down Timberline Road from the day Lodge **Vending machines (ones in main lodge are cheaper), restaurant w/ all you can eat breakfast buffet, store has gourmet candy, jerky, cafeteria has bagels, small packets of cream cheese, apples. |
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22-Sep |
2155 |
3.5 |
Cascade Locks
PO: (541) 374-5026 |
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Columbia Market 450 SW Wanapa St (small store) |
.5 |
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-send maps, etc for WA here
-prep WA mail drops here or in Stevenson |
Pacific Crest Trail Pub & Hostel, 500 Wanapa St. - restaurant - pizza + burgers + beer. Phone 541-374-9310 goodshep6@juno.com Owners: Jeff & Connie Ganz Mail: PO Box 388, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 (might accept mail drop - ask) hostel part not operating due to handicap access laws - bummer! **Cascade Motel, 300 Forest Lane - 541/374-8750 **Bridge of the Gods Motel & RV Park, 630 Wanapa Street - 541-374-8628 Laundry **Library, 140 SE Wa-Na-Pa Street **Columbia Gorge Inn, 404 SW WaNaPa Street - 541-374-0015 - 2008 Rates M-F $59, wknd $69 - may give PCT discount - ask |
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This is probably the end of the 2009 journey.
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23-Sep |
Alt route |
4.5 |
Stevenson |
PO: 90 SW Russell Ave Stevenson, WA 98648, (509) 427-5532 |
.5 |
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- small supermarket should have it all: A & J Select Market, 265 SW 2nd St
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**Econo Lodge, 40 N E Second St, (509) 427-5628, Coin-operated laundry facilities. **Library, 120 NW Vancouver Ave - Tu W 9-8; Th F Sat 9-5 - free internet computers |
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24-Sep |
Alt route |
6.5 |
Carson |
PO: 1182 Wind River Rd Carson, WA 98610, (509) 427-5051 |
.5 |
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-small store: Wind River Market, 11 Frontage Rd about 2 miles north of PO |
24-Sep |
2189 |
115 |
Stabler Country Store |
22 Hemlock Y Rd, Carson, WA 98610 (509) 427-2717 |
6 |
Mail? |
-another small store about 1 mile before Wind river road jct with PCT
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We are located ½ mile south of the PCT trail as it crosses HWY 30 (Wind River HWY). We are open 7 days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM. We are a full convenient store with lots of snacks, drinks, maps, HOT biscuits & gravy on Sat. and Sun Mornings as well as hot dogs & sausage dogs in the afternoon. We also offer our store address for you to send boxes ahead if you need to. THIS PLACE MAY BE SOLD/CLOSED. |
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30-Sep |
2303 |
100 |
White Pass/Hwy 12 |
White Pass Rural Branch P.O. (The Kracker Barrel Store) 48851 US Highway 12 Naches, WA 98937 (509) 672-3105 |
5 |
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-good hiker box at store, some hiker oriented supplies, but limited. -mail order 2 small fuel canisters here -in 2001 there was a coin-op washer and dryer here |
5-Oct |
2402 |
75 |
Snoqualmie Pass/ Hwy I-90 |
General Delivery Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068 "Please hold up front at Chevron" |
4 |
Mail? Buy |
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Two large convenience stores here, you could resupply. Rates at The Summit Lodge (425-434-6300) have increased. Hiker rate in August 2007 was $89 for one person. |
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10-Oct |
2476 |
100 |
Stevens Pass/ Hwy 2 |
USPS address: Dinsmore's Hiker Haven, (your name), PO BOX 374, Skykomish,WA .98288. |
5 |
Mail or buy in Leavenworth |
Bus to Leavenworth? Take rest day? -mail order 1 small fuel canister here or buy in Leavenworth?? Leavenworth Mtn Sports, 220 Hwy 2, 509-548-7864 |
SKYKOMISH IS MILE 49 ON HWY 2.....BARING IS MILE 41 Dinsmore's have moved west of Skykomish to the town of Baring. Hitch to Skykomish if you have general delivery mail at that PO. There is also the Sky Deli, Chevron Station and Cascadia Inn cafe. Give us a call from Skykomish and we will come and get you if you want to stay here. Otherwise, hitch to Baring on Hwy 2 mile marker 41 and get out at the Baring Store. The Baring Store has cafe and small food store. From the Baring Store go over the tracks and take the first left. We have 2 acres of grass for pitching tents and hanging out. You will have access to a shower, bathroom, laundry, kitchen, computer, phone (needs calling card), indoor crash area. There are a couple of BBQs and a fire pit ( and lots of fire wood). - Baring Store across the hwy from us. It has a cafe, small resupply, some fresh food and beer. MAILING INSTRUCTIONS: All resupply boxes must be mailed in care of the Dinsmores if you want us to pick them up and hold them here. We have a very small PO and if you are staying with us please allow us to store your boxes here at the house. We make our morning run to the Skykomish PO each day at 10am if you need a ride back there. We are not making runs anymore to the trailhead as a rule. *Arrival date on all packages please* Home phone: 360-677-1237 Andrea 253-973-3495 Jerry 206-954-2521 andrea@dinsmoreshikerhaven.com |
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15-Oct |
2574 |
92 |
Stehekin |
General Delivery Stehekin, WA 98852 (509) 682-2625 10.60m E - shuttle bus |
5 |
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-PO: M, W, F 8:00-12:00 1:30-4:30p T,Th 9:00-3:00pm Sat-Sun closed -Bakery (Stehekin Pastry Company) -a few items avail at Stehekin Lodge General Store, not enough for resupply |
**The Post Office and Bakery are cash only, no credit cards. No ATM in Stehekin. **community satellite pay phone located near the boat dock. A calling card is required to make a call on this phone. **The Stehekin Shuttle: The Stehekin Shuttle operates daily from May 26 through October 7 between the Stehekin Landing and High Bridge. The bus accommodates backpacks, bicycles and pets. A Bakery Special ride between the Stehekin Landing and the Stehekin Pastry Company is available for $2 one way. You may get off the bus at any location. One way fares (cash or check only) $5.00 Adult Summer Shuttle Schedule - June 16 - October 7 Stehekin Landing High Bridge Stehekin Landing Leave Arrive Leave Arrive 8:00 9:00 9:00 9:45 11:15 12:15 12:15 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:00 3:45 5:30 6:15 6:15 7:00 **free hiker showers at public laundry/shower facility. **fuel canisters at the Landing Store and at the small gear store at the Ranch |
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20-Oct |
2664 |
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Manning Park Lodge
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Manning Park Lodge (250) 840-8822 about 1 mile west on Hwy 3 - yeah! |
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Ask for the PCT hiker rate (25% discount in 2007). |
Greyhound bus to Vanc lvs at 11:10AM, ar 3:20PM (~$40); lvs 10:10AM for Osoyoos, ar 3:10PM (~$41); lvs Osoyoos 10:45AM, ar Nelson 8:05PM (~$41); Greyhound bus to Hope lvs 11:10AM, ar 12:10pm (~17); lvs Hope 8:30pm or 9:15am, ar Nelson 5:30am or 8:05PM (~$88) |