Pacific Crest Trail - Resupply strategy Part 2

This is the second part of how to resupply on the PCT. If you missed part one, you can check it out here.

Disclaimer: The miles vary each year, due to rerouting, fire closures or other events that change the route. So please use the updated information and trail route and only use the mileage as a rough guide.

North California

Castella

Mile 1505.8

100 Miles to go

2.3 miles off trail. You can also hitch into Dunsmuir or Mount Shasta.
USPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Ammirati’s Market
PO Box 90
Castella, CA 96017

UPS or FedEx:
[Your Name]
c/o Ammirati’s Market
20107 Castle Creek Rd
Castella, CA 96017

Hitched into Mt. Shasta for some food and snacks.


Etna

Mile 1606.5

56 Miles to go

10 miles off trail. Etna is really hiker friendly, and you can send packages to the post office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Etna, CA 96027

I saw the biggest cinnamon roll in this town. It is worth a stop.


Seiad Valley

Mile 1657

62 Miles to go

Right on trail. This place has some awesome milkshakes.
Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
Seiad Valley Store (holding fee):
[Your Name] (PCT Hiker)
c/o Seiad Valley Store
44719 Highway 96
Seiad Valley, CA 96086

 

You can attempt the pancake challenge. 5 pounds of pancakes in less than 2 hours.


CAL/Oregon

Mile 1662

Congratulations, you made it into Oregon.


Oregon

Ashland

Mile 1719

104 Miles to go

A full service town with a lot of options to resupply. If you decide to mail a box ($5 fee paid at pickup).
[Your Name]
c/o Callahan’s Lodge PCT Hiker
7100 Old Highway 99 South
Ashland, OR 97520

Ashland was my favorite town. If you ever wanted to resupply healthy, you can.


Crater Lake

Mile 1830.4

86 Miles to go

1 mile off trail. Don't get overwhelmed by suddenly seeing so many people.
USPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Mazama Camper Store
569 Mazama Village Store
Crater Lake, OR 97604
[expected arrival date]
UPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Mazama Camper Store
700 Mazama Village Dr
Crater Lake, OR 97604
[expected arrival date]

The food is a bit expensive, but it is a great place to hang out.


Shelter Cove

Mile 1822

88 Miles to go

1.5 off trail. Small store with snacks. Not enough to resupply, so you can send a box ($5 pickup fee).
[Your Name]
c/o Shelter Cove Resort
27600 West Odell Lake Rd
Highway 58
Crescent Lake, OR 97733

Did not resupply.


Big Lake Youth Camp

Mile 1996

103 Miles to Timberline

1.5 miles off trail. Very hiker friendly. Air con, laundry, showers, outlets, kitchen, wifi. Donations appreciated as a lot is free.
[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
C/O Big Lake Youth Camp
26435 Big Lake Rd
Sisters, OR 97759

Resupplied in Sisters and Bend.


Bend/ Sisters

Mile 2002

Bonus

After If you need a full resupply hitch into town Bend (43 miles) Sisters (20 miles away from Highway 20 at Santiam Pass. Olallie Lake resort is pretty but doesn't offer much.

They are two absolutely amazing towns, please check out at least one of them.


Timberline Lodge

Mile 2107.3

50 Miles to go

0.2 miles off trail. ONE WORD BUFFET!!!
$10 per package. Write down your ETA.
Guest Services
Timberline Lodge
PCT Hiker “your name”
27500 E Timberline Rd
Government Camp, OR 97028

The BEST Buffet I ever had. It is worth it. Plus, you get to hold the "Shining" Axe.


Washington

Cascade Locks

Mile 2154

82 Miles to go

On trail. Many options for you. PCT - [Your Name] - ETA
c/o General Delivery
Cascade Locks, OR 97014

We got there during market season and got some cherries for free. It is an emotional spot as you are not crossing the bridge into Washington.


Trout Lake

Mile 2231

66 Miles to go

13 miles off trail. There are trail angels and shuttles from the general store. You are able to resupply a bit, but if you want to send a package:
[Your Name – ETA: month/day]
c/o Trout Lake Grocery
PO Box 132
Trout Lake, WA 98650

It is time for sending boxes. Not only at this location but pretty much for the rest of Washington.


White Pass

Mile 2301.2

100 Miles to go

0.6 miles off trail. A small general store. Package holding free is $10 per package.
[Your Name]
c/o the Kracker Barrel Store
48851 US Highway 12
Naches, WA 98937

Time for a box. If you want a grocery market, you can hitch into Packwood.


I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

Mile 2404.1

71 miles to go

On trail. No grocery store, but there is a convenient store. You can mail a box to:

[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
c/o General Delivery
Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068

Time for a box. I missed the Pancake House but it's supposed to be great.


Leavenworth

Mile 2465

107.5 Miles to go

You can send a resupply package to Stevens Pass (on trail) or hitch into Leavenworth
(35 miles off trail).
Your Name and ETA
C/O Stevens Pass, Through Hiker
93001 NE Stevens Pass Hwy, US 2
Skykomish, WA 98288

We went into Leavenworth as my trail family wanted to experience the German vibes.


Stehekin

Mile 2578

85 Miles to go

11 miles off trail. You can take a shuttle. There is a famous Bakery you really need to check out.
[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
c/o General Delivery
31 Defacto Ln
Stehekin, WA 98852

I skipped this resupply, but my trail family got some bakery goods.


Manning Park

Mile 2666.1

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