Where, when, oops

So when I first began planning my trip I used a PCT calculator. There are a couple on the internet and they are all fantastic. After some recent examination it looks like I misunderstand how the one I used calculated mileage. I thought it was averaging out to roughly 15 mile days consistently but it looks like it put in quite a few 20-25 mile days. This is on me for not looking through everything better. That said, it seems as though if I go at the pace I’m currently shooting for I will only get to the 1500 mile mark before my permits expire (around Dunsmuir). Also, October backpacking in the Northern California mountains will probably be getting pretty darn cold. I imagine as I near the end of the trip I will have make some rough decisions on whether to go slow, enjoy the experience, and end in Dunsmuir or haul ass and just barely get to the California/Oregon border. I think I’ll just play it by ear but I wouldn’t trust any of the below dates after Tuolumne Meadows. Anyone who wants to come camp with me for a night or two is more than welcome to join me at any stop, starting with Big Bear.

Start Southern Terminus (Tessa drops me off) - May 25th
- Travel 107.2 miles
Warner Springs (Meeting Tessa) - stay June 2nd - 4rd
- Travel 70 miles
Idyllwild (Meeting family) - stay June 9th - 11th
- Travel 86.2 miles
Big Bear - stay June 17th - 18th
- Travel 95 miles
Wrightwood - stay June 24th - 26th
- Travel 80.1 miles
Acton Los Angeles North KOA Holiday - stay July 2nd - 3rd
- Travel 114.7 miles
Tehachapi/Stay in town (Meeting parents) - stay July 11th - 12th
- Travel 144.8 miles
Kennedy Meadows Campground - stay July 22nd - 24th
- Travel 155.5 miles
Muir Trail Ranch (Meeting brother in law) - stay August 3rd - 4th
- Travel 16.8 miles
Vermillion Valley Resort at Lake Edison (Resting meeting people and family. All are welcome.) - stay August 7th - 11th
- Travel 158.9 miles
Tuolumne Meadows Campground - stay August 22nd - 23rd
- Travel 146.6 miles
South Lake Tahoe Near Echo Lake Campground - stay August 30th - 31st
- Travel 106.8 miles
Sierra City/Wild Plum Campground - stay Sept 7th - 8th
- Travel 179.7 miles
Hat Creek/Hat Creek Campground - stay Sept 19th - 20th
- Travel 129.6 miles
Dunsmuir/Stay in town - stay Sept 27th - 28th
- Travel 99.5 miles
Etna - stay Oct 3rd - 4th
- Travel 76.6 miles to border trailhead (Tessa picks me up) - Oct 10th

The later dates could always change so always feel free to text me and I’ll connect with you when I have reception on the trail.