Pacific Crest Trail California South: Map Pack Bundle

National Geographic Pacific Crest Trail California South Map Pack Bundle — waterproof, tear-resistant Trails Illustrated maps covering the PCT from the Mexican border through Southern California to the Sierra Nevada. For PCT thru-hikers and section hikers.

The National Geographic PCT California South Map Pack Bundle includes the Trails Illustrated maps covering the first 700+ miles of the Pacific Crest Trail — from the Mexican border through the Mojave Desert, San Gabriel Mountains, and into the southern Sierra Nevada. Detailed trail coverage, water sources, resupply points, and topographic detail on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.

Key specs

• SKU: NGTMG024
• Coverage: PCT from Mexican border through Southern California (~700+ miles)
• Material: Waterproof, tear-resistant paper
• Features: Trail detail, water sources, resupply points, topographic detail
• Format: Multi-map bundle

Why it works

The Southern California PCT section covers the most logistically complex portion of the trail — desert water carries, fire closures, and route variations require detailed, up-to-date mapping that a single map can't provide at sufficient scale. A bundle covering the full Southern California section in one purchase ensures complete coverage without gaps. Waterproof construction is essential in the desert where heat, dust, and the occasional flash flood can destroy standard paper maps quickly.

Ideal for

PCT thru-hikers and section hikers tackling the Southern California portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. See also NGTMG025 (PCT Complete Set) for full trail coverage from Mexico to Canada.