[pct-l] Maps vs books

[markwright at lazy-son-of-a-bitch.com (Mark Wright)]

I like the USGS maps too, but 2600 miles of 7.5 minute maps seems  
overkill. I usually use them for planning and only really bring them if  
I go cross country. I like the Tom Harrison maps for longer distances  
because they give mileage markers and show a larger area. I agree that  
maps would be more useful in snow covered areas and in areas where the  
trail is rerouted due to fire, flood, or whatever. And I will  
definitely be getting some books. Right now I'm borrowing my dad's 1979  
edition California PCT book. I figure I could probably use something a  
little more recent.

Thanks for all the info you guys have provided!


Mark

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On Mar 12, 2004, at 9:04 AM, Mike Saenz wrote:

> But I ALWAYS carry a Topo of the trail I'm on (preferably a 7.5 minute  
> USGS). Not because I need it for navigation, but to learn more about  
> the surrounding area and terrain I'm hiking through. I use them to  
> anticipate lunch and rest spots, vertical gains (and drops),  
> vegetation, streams, etc.