Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Resupply Guide with Spreadsheet for NOBO and SOBO Thru-Hikers
Bridge of the Gods: the border of Oregon and Washington State on the Pacific Crest Trail
Having an efficient Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) resupply strategy was crucial for me to achieve my goal of completing a sub-100 day (93 days) thru-hike of the 2,653-mile PCT in 2022. In this comprehensive PCT resupply guide (make sure to also checkout my resupply spreadsheet!), I outline strategic resupply towns and stops for both northbound (NOBO) and southbound (SOBO) Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to resupply their food at, along with mile markers for both directions. For each resupply stop, I provide essential details such as distance off trail, transportation options, whether to mail or buy supplies, available grocery stores, addresses for mailing resupply boxes, amenities like showers and laundry facilities, nearby lodging options, recommended restaurants, and the distance to the next resupply stop. Additionally, I'll share insights from my own 93-day northbound thru-hike of the PCT in 2022.
What is a resupply? A resupply on long-distance hikes involves replenishing your food, fuel, and other essentials such as charging your electronics, doing laundry, and showering at predetermined points along the trail. Having a good resupply strategy is important for maintaining supplies without carrying excessive weight.
When choosing where to resupply along the PCT, here are some factors I considered:
Distance from Trail: How far off the PCT is the resupply stop? I usually tried to resupply at places that were closer to the trail because resupplying closer to the trail would shorten the time needed for resupplying.
Ease of Access: Can I walk to the resupply location? Do I need to hitch? How hard is the hitch?
Buying Food vs. Mailing a Box: Is it more efficient/convenient to mail a resupply box? Do they charge for package holding? What days/times is the mailing pickup location open? Is there a grocery store or place to buy food in town?
Distance Between Resupply Stops: I tried to space out my resupply stops pretty evenly, ensuring they weren’t too close or too far apart. The average distance between my resupply stops was about 73.5 miles, which was roughly 2-3 days of hiking for me.
Avoiding Hitching as Much as Possible: As a solo female hiker, I experience some anxiety when it comes to hitchhiking, so I make an effort to minimize it, which definitely shaped my PCT resupply strategy.
Tips for Mailing Resupply Packages on the Pacific Crest Trail:
Always write your name, ETA, your phone number, and “Hold for PCT Hiker” on the side of your boxes!
Verify what mailing service you need to send your package with (USPS, FedEx, UPS). Sometimes you need to mail with a specific mailing service.
Double check what days of the week and times the resupply locations or post offices are open so you can plan to get to town when they are open.
If you want some ideas on what food to put in your resupply boxes, check out my blog post: All the Food I Ate and Put in My Resupply Boxes on my Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike!
My Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Strategy
The following list of resupply locations is not an exhaustive list of every single resupply option on the Pacific Crest Trail because there are so many options. There are a lot of resupply options along the PCT that I did not include, simply because I did not stop at them. The following resupply strategy is what worked best for me on my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike.
Note: The exact mile markers will vary based on which maps you use and I do include a few additional resupply stops that I didn’t resupply at, but I thought were important to reference – these are marked with an asterisk “*” and are italicized.
Make sure to do your own research, stay flexible, and do what works best for your PCT hike! With all that in mind, here is my Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide! I’ve organized it into the following sections if you want to jump ahead:
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Stops Spreadsheet
Are you a spreadsheet person like me? Here is the link to the Google Sheets version of my resupply guide for the Pacific Crest Trail: Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Stops Spreadsheet
This spreadsheet contains the resupply stops mentioned in this post, with tabs for both northbound (NOBO) and southbound (SOBO) directions. It includes mile markers, distance to the next resupply stop, whether you should mail or buy your resupply, the off-trail distance to each location, and additional notes.
So, what do I do with this spreadsheet?
To create your own copy of my PCT resupply spreadsheet, click on "File" and then "Make a Copy". You can add or delete rows/towns as needed, include your personal notes, and remember to update the "Miles to Next Resupply" column if you make changes to ensure your PCT resupply plan remains accurate.
Southern California Resupply Locations on the PCT
Southern Terminus/Campo - Northbound Mile 0 / Southbound Mile 2655
The start (or end, if going southbound) of the Pacific Crest Trail! If you forget any last-minute items when you start your thru-hike (like how I managed to forget my sunscreen—major whoops on my end), there is a small general store/convenience store, Campo Trading Post, about 1-2 miles into the Pacific Crest Trail. Luckily, I was able to pick up some sunscreen there when I started my PCT thru-hike.
Distance to My First Resupply Stop (Mount Laguna): 43 miles
*Lake Morena - Northbound Mile 20 / Southbound Mile 2635
I didn’t resupply at Lake Morena when I hiked the PCT, but I feel it's important to include. You walk right through Lake Morena, which has a campground with water spigots, coin-operated showers, a small grocery/convenience store, and a malt shop 0.4 miles off trail that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner (it has burgers, ice cream, etc.). If you need a little morale booster, Lake Morena is a perfect early stop to grab a bite to eat. Some people I met grabbed dinner there on their first day of the PCT.
Mount Laguna - Northbound Mile 43 / Southbound Mile 2613
My first resupply stop on the PCT was Mount Laguna. I mailed a resupply box to the Mount Laguna Store, but it is also possible to buy enough food from the store if you want to resupply there. However, it will probably be more expensive. They do charge $10 for holding a resupply box. You can also mail a box to the post office via general delivery if you’re not worried about getting there when it’s closed (the post office has more limited hours).
Distance Off Trail: 0.4 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: Mount Laguna Store
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to the Mount Laguna Post Office or the Mount Laguna Store
Post office general delivery address:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Mount Laguna, CA 91948
Mount Laguna Store Address ($10 fee per box):
[Your Name]
c/o Laguna Mountain Lodge
10678 Sunrise Hwy POB 146
Mount Laguna, CA 91948
Showers: Burnt Rancheria Campground (coin operated) or Tiny House Block ($5)
Laundry: None
Lodging: Burnt Rancheria Campground, Tiny House Block
Restaurants: Pine House Cafe & Tavern, The Outpost
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Warner Springs): 67 miles
*Julian - Northbound Mile 77 / Southbound Mile 2578
I didn’t stop in Julian, but it is a very popular resupply stop on the PCT. Julian is famous for offering a free slice of apple pie to Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers at Mom’s Pies if you show them your PCT permit. I’m a little sad I missed out on the free pie, but logistically, stopping in Julian didn’t make the most sense for my goals and the mileage I was doing. Definitely stop here if you want to and if it works into your resupply plan!
Distance Off Trail: 12 miles
How to Get There: Hitch from Scissors Crossing/Highway 78 at mile 77 of the PCT
Grocery Store: Jack's Grocery, Julian Market & Deli
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Julian Post Office General Delivery Address:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Julian, CA 92036
Warner Springs - Northbound Mile 109 / Southbound Mile 2546
I mailed a resupply box to the Warner Springs Post Office and chilled at the picnic tables by the gas station store until the Warner Springs Community Resource Center opened to hikers for the day (please check when the community center is open to PCT hikers because you are only allowed to enter during certain hours). You can do bucket laundry and take a bucket shower at the Warner Springs Community Resource Center. The recommended donation to offset their expenses is $5. This was my first shower of my PCT thru-hike and it was definitely memorable using only a bucket, but I was happy to scrub some of the dirt off my legs. Please, please, please respect the hiker rules of the community resource center so it can continue to be a resource for future thru-hikers! They are providing a wonderful service and are so kind for doing so.
Distance Off Trail: 1 mile
How to Get There: Walk into town via side trail
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: No grocery store, but there is a gas station store next to the post office
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to the Warner Springs Post Office (verify post office hours and plan accordingly when to get there):
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Warner Springs, CA 92086
Showers: Warner Springs Community Resource Center (bucket showers, donation recommended)
Laundry: Warner Springs Community Resource Center (bucket laundry, donation recommended)
Lodging: None
Restaurants: None
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Idyllwild): 70 miles
*Paradise Valley Cafe - Northbound Mile 152 / Southbound Mile 2503
I didn’t resupply here (you can mail a resupply box), but I did stop in for a delicious breakfast and a little bonus charging. Paradise Valley Cafe “PVC” is roughly 1 mile off the PCT via a side trail. This is a popular spot for PCT thru-hikers to send their microspikes before San Jacinto.
Idyllwild - Northbound Mile 179 / Southbound Mile 2476
Idyllwild was easily one of my favorite resupply stops on the Pacific Crest Trail! I didn’t mail a box here and I fully resupplied at the grocery store (Fairway Market), which had a good selection in my experience. I did my laundry at the laundromat, showered at the campground, and then had a coffee and charged my electronics at Higher Grounds Coffee. Try to meet Mayor Max if possible! He’s super cute ;) Meeting the Mayor was one of my favorite memories of the PCT.
Distance Off Trail: 5.5 miles
How to Get There: From Saddle Junction, I hiked the Devil’s Slide Trail 2.5 miles to Humber Park Trailhead and then walked the 3 miles into town via Fern Valley Road and Pine Crest Ave. Some people will hitch to town from the Humber Park Trailhead or you can hike the Ernie Maxwell Trail (2.5 miles) into town.
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Fairway Market
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to the Idyllwild Post Office (verify post office hours and plan accordingly when to get there):
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Showers: Idyllwild Campground (tokens required)
Laundry: Idyllwild Laundry Service
Lodging: Idyllwild Campground, Idyllwild Inn, Silver Pines Lodge…and more! Lots of lodging options.
Restaurants: Lots of options!
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Big Bear Lake): 87 miles
Big Bear Lake/Big Bear City - Northbound Mile 266 / Southbound Mile 2389
I did a quick “in-and-out” for my resupply at Big Bear. I got to the Highway 18 Access Point to Big Bear in the morning, got a ride into town, got a coffee at Starbucks and charged my electronics for a while, did my laundry at the laundromat next to Maggio's Pizza, resupplied at Vons and the Dollar Store, ate some lunch at Maggio’s, and then got a ride back to the PCT. These were all in the same shopping center, which made it super convenient for a quick resupply without having to find my way around town. I didn’t shower here, but you can always stay the night at a place that has showers, like the hostel. Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have a lot of amenities, restaurants, etc.
Distance Off Trail: 7.5 miles
How to Get There: Hitch or call a cab
Mail or Buy? I bought my food in town for this resupply.
Grocery Store: Vons Grocery Store
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to the Big Bear Lake Post Office (verify post office hours and plan accordingly when to get there):
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
472 Pine Knot Ave
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Showers: ITH Big Bear Lake Hostel or other lodging (hotels)
Laundry: Laundromat, ITH Big Bear Hostel
Lodging: Idyllwild Campground, Idyllwild Inn, Silver Pines Lodge…and more! Lots of lodging options.
Restaurants: Lots of options! Maggio’s Pizza was good! And Starbucks was great for sipping on a coffee while charging.
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Cajon Pass): 76 miles
Cajon Pass - Northbound Mile 342 / Southbound Mile 2313
You’ll never be as excited for McDonald’s in your life as you will be at this moment. It is thrilling to get to the Cajon Pass McDonald’s and chow down on some fast food. When thru-hiking, I highly recommend downloading the McDonald’s phone app because you can usually get some really good deals with it. I count this as a resupply stop, but it isn’t quite a full resupply stop because there aren’t many options at the convenience store. I ate a lot of McDonald’s and topped off my food supply with some snacks from the store, since it is only 27 miles to my next stop in Wrightwood.
Distance Off Trail: 0.4 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Chevron Gas Station Convenience Store (limited options)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: n/a
Showers, Laundry, Lodging: None
Restaurants: McDonald’s!
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Wrightwood): 27 miles
Wrightwood - Northbound Mile 369 / Southbound Mile 2286
Wrightwood is another one of my favorite resupply stops on the Pacific Crest Trail. It is a super hiker-friendly town with lots of trail angels. I hitched a ride from the PCT intersection with Highway 2 at NOBO mile 369. My first stop in Wrightwood was the Village Grind - they offer free coffee/tea for PCT thru-hikers, which is very kind! I then headed to the Mountain Hardware store, which has a list of trail angels, a place to charge your electronics, fuel cans to buy, etc. They even give PCT thru-hikers who sign the registry a free PCT pin, which I wore on my hat for the remainder of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. I bought my resupply from the grocery store in town, ate breakfast/lunch at the Grizzly Cafe, got some ice cream, showered, and did laundry at a trail angel’s place, and then hitched a ride back to the trail.
Distance Off Trail: 5.5 miles (from Highway 2) or 2.7 miles via the Acorn Trail at mile 363
How to Get There: Hitch from Highway 2 at PCT mile 369 (NOBO) or hike the 2.7 mile Acorn Trail at PCT mile 363 (NOBO)
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Jensen’s Market
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to Wrightwood Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Wrightwood, CA 92397
Showers: Acorn Cabin, Holistic Health Day Spa & Lodging, and more!
Laundry: Acorn Cabin, Holistic Health Day Spa & Lodging, Canyon Creek Inn, and more!
Lodging: Acorn Cabin, Grand Pine Cabins, and more!
Restaurants: Many options - I really enjoyed the Grizzly Cafe and The Village Grind!
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (LA RV Resort/Acton KOA): 75 miles
LA RV Resort (previously the Acton KOA) - Northbound Mile 444 / Southbound Mile 2211
I’m pretty sure this was still called the Acton KOA back in my day, but it looks like it has since been updated to the LA RV Resort. You can camp here overnight for $20, which includes pool access, camping, and a shower with soap, shampoo, conditioner, and a towel (!!). I mailed a resupply package here and the fee for package holding is $10. I showered, did my laundry, ate a whole pint of ice cream for dinner, camped here overnight, and headed back to the trail the next morning.
Distance Off Trail: 0.3 miles
How to Get There: Walk
More Info: https://actioncamp.cc/
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but there is a general store with snacks, drinks, and ice cream
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to LA RV Resort ($10 fee paid at time of pick-up). On your box, write your ETA, phone number, and your last name on all sides of the box:
[Your Name]
c/o Action Camp
7601 Soledad Canyon Road
Acton, CA 93510
Showers: Yes (included with your $20 overnight stay or if you’re not staying overnight it’s $5)
Laundry: Yes ($5)
Lodging: Yes, you can camp here for $20 per night
Restaurants: None
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Hikertown): 73 miles
*Agua Dulce - Northbound Mile 454 / Southbound Mile 2201
Just 10 miles after the LA RV Resort/Acton KOA is the town of Agua Dulce. I didn’t resupply here because there weren’t any hiker amenities in my year (2022), but I did grab breakfast/lunch at the Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant in town, which you walk right by (it was hard not to stop!). There is also a hardware store in town if you need anything like fuel cans, etc. It sounds like there is a new place in town, Serenity’s OASIS, that has a lot of hiker amenities (camping, shower, laundry, package pickup, etc.). This could potentially be a good alternative option to LA RV Resort depending on what works best for you.
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but there are snacks at the liquor store
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail your packages to Serenity’s OASIS ($5 fee per package paid at time of pick-up):
[Your Name]
c/o Serenity’s OASIS
33571 Agua Dulce Canyon Road
Agua Dulce, CA 91390 USA
Showers, Laundry, and Lodging: Serenity’s OASIS ($30 which includes camping, shower, laundry)
Restaurants: Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, The Rustic Mercantile (coffee shop), The Cowboy Tavern, Home Made Restaurant
Hikertown - Northbound Mile 517 / Southbound Mile 2138
Not going to lie, this is a strange place and I’m glad I didn’t hang out for too long. I mailed a resupply box here, which also included my first pair of replacement shoes (woo!). They have plenty of places to charge, offer $2 sodas, and have a shower you can use for $5. On my PCT thru-hike, I got to Hikertown in the morning and hung out during the heat of the day before hiking out around sunset to tackle the infamous Aqueduct during the cool hours of the night.
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but there is the Neenach Cafe & Market about 6 miles down the road, which is a convenience store that also has a grill that serves burgers, fries, etc. There was a shuttle/car that drove hikers between the market and Hikertown when I hiked the PCT.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail your packages to Hikertown Hostel ($10 fee per package paid at time of pick-up):
[Your Name]
c/o Hiker Town
26803 W. Ave. C-15
Lancaster, CA 93536
Showers: Yes, for $5
Laundry: Kind of? When I hiked there was an outside sink you could hand wash your clothes in, but it honestly didn’t really get much dirt out of my clothes. I recommend just holding out until Tehachapi for laundry.
Lodging: Yes, you can camp for $10/night or stay in a room for $30-$50/night
Restaurants: Neenach Cafe & Market about 6 miles down the road has a grill that serves food
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Tehachapi): 42 miles
Tehachapi - Northbound Mile 559 or 566 / Southbound Mile 2089 or 2097
I got a ride into town from Tehachapi Willow Springs Rd (PCT NOBO mile 558.5). Tehachapi is a full-service town with so many options for everything (lodging, grocery, restaurants, etc.)! When I hiked the PCT, there was a logbook that listed a bunch of trail angels’ names that you could call to get a ride into town. FarOut also has a ton of trail angel information listed in the comments. Tehachapi was my one and only hotel stay of my entire Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. I was pretty beat and exhausted, so I thought I would splurge here, and I enjoyed my stay at the Best Western. My hotel was just under a mile away from Walmart, so I did my resupply there.
Distance Off Trail: 9.5 miles
How to Get There: Hitch or schedule a ride from Tehachapi Willow Springs Rd (PCT NOBO mile 558.5) or take Kern Regional Transit Bus from Highway 58 Overpass at PCT NOBO mile 566
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Albertsons and Walmart
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail your packages to Tehachapi Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Tehachapi, CA 93581
Showers: I showered at my hotel.
Laundry: Laundromats in town or if you stay in a hotel, they will likely have laundry.
Lodging: Again, lots of lodging options in Tehachapi. I stayed at the Best Western and had a good experience (they had laundry and free breakfast).
Restaurants: There are a lot of restaurant options in Tehachapi, but I ate at Thai Hachapi and loved it.
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Kennedy Meadows South): 144 miles
*Ridgecrest or Lake Isabella - Northbound Mile 653 / Southbound Mile 2002
I didn’t resupply here, but if you want to break up this resupply section, you can hitch a ride to either Ridgecrest or Lake Isabella from Walker Pass.
Sierra Resupply Stops on the PCT
Kennedy Meadows South - Northbound Mile 703 / Southbound Mile 1952
Woo! The Sierra! You made it! Reaching Kennedy Meadows South felt like such a huge accomplishment on the PCT. As you walk into town, all the hikers sitting on the porch at the Kennedy Meadows General Store start clapping for you, congratulating you on making it to this big milestone and iconic resupply stop on the PCT. The two main places in Kennedy Meadows South are Grumpy Bear’s Retreat and the Kennedy Meadows General Store. The General Store had free Wi-Fi, but I found it pretty slow.
From the Kennedy Meadows General Store, you can get a free ride to Grumpy Bear’s (they usually run on a schedule - I recommend checking FarOut comments for info). I chose to hang out at Grumpy Bear’s because I mailed my bear can and resupply there since it had free package holding. I ended up staying one night there because it had free laundry (but you must hang dry), free showers, free camping via a few minutes' walk out back, and good Wi-Fi (you can get free Wi-Fi in the bar or pay $10 for 24-hour Wi-Fi for a larger area including the camp area). I remember the food being pretty good at Grumpy Bear’s, too (unfortunately, they didn’t have milkshakes available when I went). I camped one night at Grumpy Bear’s, showered, did my laundry, charged, and ate lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Right next door to it is the Triple Crown Outfitters store, which has lots of backpacking gear available for purchase if you need to replace or get anything.
Distance Off Trail: 0.8 miles to the Kennedy Meadows General Store, 3.4 miles to Grump Bear’s Retreat and Triple Crown Outfitters
How to Get There: Walk (or get ride to Grumpy Bear’s from General Store)
Mail or Buy? Mail (and make sure to mail your bear canister!)
Grocery Store: None, but both the General Store and Grumpy Bear’s sell some food, and Triple Crown Outfitters has food resupply, too.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail your packages to either the Kennedy Meadows General Store ($4 to hold package) or to Grumpy Bear’s Retreat (free to hold package):
Kennedy Meadows General Store:
[Your Name]
c/o Kennedy Meadows General Store
96740 Beach Meadow Rd.
Inyokern, CA 93527
Grumpy Bear’s Retreat:
[Your Name]
c/o Grumpy Bear’s Retreat
98887 Kennedy Meadows Rd
Inyokern, CA 93527
Showers: Free at Grumpy Bear’s, $5 at Kennedy Meadows General Store
Laundry: Free at Grumpy Bear’s, $5 at Kennedy Meadows General Store
Lodging: Free camping at Grumpy Bear’s and at Kennedy Meadows General Store
Restaurants: Grumpy Bear’s is a restaurant, The Cook Shack is at the General Store
More Info: https://grumpybearsretreat.com/, https://www.kennedymeadowsgeneralstore.com/campground
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Bishop via Kearsarge Pass/Onion Valley): 86 miles + 7.4 mile side trail
Bishop or Independence via Kearsarge Pass/Onion Valley - Northbound Mile 790 / Southbound Mile 1865
On my PCT thru-hike, I resupplied in Bishop instead of Independence. I resupplied in Independence on my 2021 JMT thru-hike and it doesn’t have a lot going on (I only picked up my resupply box from the post office), so for my PCT hike, I decided to go to Bishop because it has more amenities, although it is a farther hitch. I was able to hitch a ride with another PCT hiker to Independence and then hitch another ride from there to Bishop. To get back to the trail, I took the Eastern Sierra Transit from Bishop to Independence and then hitched a ride back to the Kearsarge Pass Trailhead/Onion Valley Campground from there. In Bishop, I stayed at The Hostel California for only $34/night, which I really enjoyed and met a lot of other thru-hikers. Bishop is a cute town with a lot of amenities, including gear stores, grocery stores, lots of restaurants, and good coffee shops. I mailed a resupply box to Bishop, but probably could have just bought food from the grocery store or dollar store.
Distance Off Trail: 7.4 miles to Onion Valley Campground via trail and then either 13 miles to Independence, CA or 55 miles to Bishop, CA
How to Get There: Hike 7.4 miles over Kearsarge Pass to Onion Valley Campground and hitch to either Independence or Bishop from there or take the Eastern Sierra Transit’s Lone Pine Express from Independence to Bishop if your schedule lines up with it.
Mail or Buy? Depends on if you stop in Independence (mail) or Bishop (mail or buy). I mailed a resupply box to the post office in Bishop, but probably could have bought my resupply at the grocery store (Vons).
Grocery Store: None in Independence, Vons Grocery Store and dollar stores in Bishop
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
For Independence:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Independence, CA 93526
For Bishop:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Bishop, CA 93514
Showers: I showered at the hostel I booked at night at. You will likely need to book lodging in town in order to get a shower.
Laundry: Laundromat in Bishop
Lodging: Lots of options in Bishop - I stayed at The Hostel California and enjoyed my stay there and it was cheap (~$34/night)
Restaurants: So many options! I really liked Looney Bean Coffee and El Ranchito.
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Red’s Meadow): 118 miles
*Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) - Northbound Mile 880 / Southbound Mile 1775
I did not stop at VVR on my PCT thru-hike, but it could be a good stop to add in if you want to break up the 118-mile stretch between Kearsarge Pass/Onion Valley and Red’s Meadow/Mammoth Lakes.
Distance Off Trail: roughly 7 miles via side trail, 1.5 miles one-way via side trail to the VVR ferry
How to Get There: Either hike 7 miles to VVR or hike 1.5 miles to the ferry and take the ferry for a fee
Services Available: Camp Store, Dining, Lodging, Showers, Laundry, Wi-fi for purchase, USB charging stations, Filtered Water, Camping
Mail Resupply? Yes, packages are held for a $30 fee.
More Info: VVR Website
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Can mail your resupply via USPS or UPS/FedEx. Mail to the address listed on the VVR Resupply Page (different mailing addresses depending on if you mail USPS or UPS/FedEx)
Red’s Meadow or Mammoth Lakes - Northbound Mile 908 / Southbound Mile 1747
I chose to resupply at Red’s Meadow instead of Mammoth Lakes to save some time and get back on trail quicker. I got lucky and arrived at Red's Meadow the day after they officially opened in early June 2022. I definitely recommend checking Red’s Meadow’s Backpackers & Thru-Hikers Info Page to ensure they’re open because you’ll have to make other plans if they’re not open. If you want to go to the full-service town of Mammoth Lakes, you can take the ESTA Shuttle for $15 roundtrip (I did this on my 2021 John Muir Trail thru-hike). The shuttle runs seasonally, so make sure to check their website for operating dates and schedule. I’ve always loved my stops at Red’s Meadow and enjoy getting food from their cafe!
*Important Note for 2024: Red's Meadow Road will be closed to vehicles due to construction during the week. The road will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday for June 7 - September 15, 2024. This applies to the bus schedule, too, so plan accordingly.
Distance Off Trail: 0.3 miles to Red’s Meadow,
How to Get There: Walk to Red’s Meadow, Bus or hitch to Mammoth Lakes
Mail or Buy? Depends on if you only stop at Red’s Meadow (mail or buy) or if you go into Mammoth Lakes (buy). I bought from Red’s Meadow, but they had pretty limited options available, but I got enough food for the next section.
Grocery Store: Red’s Meadow has a small general store that you could resupply from with limited options, Mammoth Lakes has full grocery stores
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Follow instructions on Red’s Meadow Resupply Box Information & Form page
Showers: Yes (coin operated)
Laundry: Yes (coin operated)
Lodging: Yes, Red’s Meadow has a fee campground, Mammoth Lakes has lots of lodging options
Restaurants: Mule House Cafe at Red’s Meadow, lots of restaurants in Mammoth Lakes
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Tuolumne Meadows): 36 miles
Tuolumne Meadows - Northbound Mile 944 / Southbound Mile 1711
I mailed a resupply box to Tuolumne Meadows, but I mailed it a day late, so it got there after I arrived. So, I ended up buying my resupply from the Tuolumne Meadows Store, which worked out fine because they had plenty of options. I enjoyed eating some ice cream and charging for a little bit before heading back to the trail (you have to hike at least 4 miles in either direction on the PCT before you can camp).
*Note for 2024 PCT hikers: It sounds like the store was closed in 2023 due to snow damage, so make sure to verify if it will be open this year!
Distance Off Trail: 0.3 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Can mail or Buy
Grocery Store: Tuolumne Meadows Store has food options (not a full grocery store)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to the Tuolumne Meadows Store & Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Tuolumne Meadows
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Arriving by: [Your ETA]
Showers: No
Laundry: No
Lodging: None in 2024 - Tuolumne Meadows Campground will be closed in 2024, including the backpacker campsite. There is a no camping zone for 8 miles of trail, which means no camping within 4 miles of Tuolumne Meadows in either direction.
Restaurants: No
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Kennedy Meadows North): 74 miles
Kennedy Meadows North - Northbound Mile 1018 / Southbound Mile 1637
I enjoyed my time at KMN. I just did an in-and-out resupply here. I took one of the morning shuttles into KMN, charged my electronics, showered, did laundry, ate at the restaurant, resupplied from their store, ate a lot of soft-serve ice cream (yum!!), and then took a late afternoon/evening shuttle back to the trail and hiked a couple of miles out before camping for the night.
Distance Off Trail: 10 miles
How to Get There: Hitch from Sonora Pass/Highway 108 or take shuttle. Kennedy Meadows North had a shuttle running the year I hiked (check the Kennedy Meadows website or FarOut comments for shuttle times)
Mail or Buy? Either, but I bought from the Kennedy Meadows General Store.
Grocery Store: Kennedy Meadows General Store, which was fully stocked and had plenty of options for hikers.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Follow their mailing instructions found here ($5 package holding fee at pickup): https://www.kennedymeadows.com/sonoraPCThikers.html
Showers: Yes, for $7 (towel included)
Laundry: Yes, for $5 (wash & dry included)
Lodging: Yes, you can either camp at the Forest Service campsite near the resort (for a fee) or stay at the resort's campground or in one of their yurts (both for a fee)
Restaurants: Kennedy Meadows Resort has a restaurant, which was actually really good.
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (South Lake Tahoe): 74 miles
South Lake Tahoe - Northbound Mile 1092 / Southbound Mile 1563
Going to South Lake Tahoe is a bit of a culture shock after living in the woods for so long. It’s a resort city with lots of amenities and it’s filled with summer vacationers. The hardest part about South Lake Tahoe is getting around town, so I recommend trying to find lodging and groceries in one area that you can walk to because I found hitching slightly difficult since it’s mostly tourists. I stayed at the Mellow Mountain Hostel in South Lake Tahoe (it was about $45/night when I went), which was interesting because it had a lot of other people (non-PCT thru-hikers) staying there, so it was fun to meet people doing other adventurous things. I mailed new gear items to the post office, including a new pair of shoes.
Distance Off Trail: 10-13 miles depending on what part of town you go to
How to Get There: Hitch or Uber/Lyft from US Highway 50 or from Echo Lake
Mail or Buy? Either, but I bought my resupply from a grocery store.
Grocery Store: Raley’s, Safeway, Whole Foods
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to South Lake Tahoe Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Showers: $3 showers at South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. I showered at the hostel I stayed at.
Laundry: High Sierra Laundromat; my hostel had laundry
Lodging: Lots of options, I stayed at the Mellow Mountain Hostel.
Restaurants: Again, it’s a resort city, so there are a lot of restaurant options. I enjoyed Base Camp Pizza Co. for dinner and got a good smoothie at Jamba for breakfast.
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Sierra City): 104 miles
Burney Falls, California, Pacific Crest Trail
Northern California Resupply on the PCT
Sierra City - Northbound Mile 1196 / Southbound Mile 1459
Sierra City is another great resupply stop on the Pacific Crest Trail! They are super hiker-friendly. The country store has everything you need for a resupply and it also has a restaurant with amazing food (delicious burgers and milkshakes)!! I bought my full resupply from the country store, grabbed a bite to eat, charged up, took a quick shower in the public restroom, and then went back to the trail once it got cooler right before sunset to tackle the climb out of town.
Distance Off Trail: 1.5 miles
How to Get There: Walk or hitch
Mail or Buy? Either - I bought my resupply from the store.
Grocery Store: Sierra Country Store
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Can mail to either the Sierra City Post Office or the Sierra City Country Store:
Sierra City Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Sierra City, CA 96125
Sierra City Country Store (USPS, FedEx, or UPS):
[Your Name]
c/o Sierra Country Store
213 Main Street
Sierra City, CA 96125
Showers: Public restrooms have a free shower (need to bring your own soap/shampoo)
Laundry: None
Lodging: Old Sierra City Hotel
Restaurants: Sierra Country Store, Red Moose Cafe
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Belden): 92 miles
Belden - Northbound Mile 1288 / Southbound Mile 1367
There are two main places here: Belden Town Resort and Caribou Crossroads (1.6 miles down the road). I arrived in Belden before the resort opened in the morning, so I got a ride to Caribou Crossroads where I showered, did laundry, ate breakfast, and enjoyed a delicious milkshake. The showers and laundry were nice there, and the owners were very friendly. I then went back to Belden Town Resort and ate a burger there and bought my resupply from their store. I didn’t stay the night here and hiked out in the evening once it began to cool off a bit for the infamous climb out of Belden.
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles (on trail)
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Either, I tried to mail but mailed my package with the wrong shipping service and it never delivered, so I ended up buying from the Belden Town Resort Store.
Grocery Store: Belden Town Resort has convenience store with resupply food options (can’t be picky though)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
Caribou Crossroads via FedEx and UPS only:
[Your Name]
c/o Caribou Crossing RV Park
16242 CA-70
Belden, CA 95915
Showers: Yes, $5 at Caribou Crossroads and tokens at Belden Town Resort
Laundry: Yes, $7 at Caribou Crossroads
Lodging: Camp for a fee at Belden Town Resort or pay for a room
Restaurants: Belden Town Resort and Caribou Crossroads are both restaurants
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Old Station): 91 miles
Old Station - Northbound Mile 1378 / Southbound Mile 1277
This isn’t a completely necessary stop, but I included it in my PCT resupply strategy to break up the mileage between Belden and Burney Falls. It’s a gas station store resupply, so there aren’t a ton of options, but I was able to top off my food for the next 42-mile section. Make sure to check out the nearby Subway Cave on your way out of Old Station - it is so cool in more ways than one.
Distance Off Trail: 0.5 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Not a full grocery store, but Old Station Fill-Up Convenience Store is a gas station store with snacks, deli, etc.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: n/a
Showers: None
Laundry: None
Lodging: Rim Rock Ranch
Restaurants: JJ’s Cafe (it was closed when I went)
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Burney Falls): 42 miles
Burney Falls - Northbound Mile 1420 / Southbound Mile 1235
Burney Falls was easily one of my favorite resupply stops on the Pacific Crest Trail! You can also go to the nearby town of Burney, but I chose Burney Falls for its proximity to the trail and because I could walk to it. I mailed a resupply box to Burney Falls ($10 holding fee) and ordered a new pair of shorts that were delivered there, too. The best part about Burney Falls was getting a large soft serve ice cream as soon as their store opened in the morning, and the person making the ice cream confirmed that I actually wanted a large because it was so big, haha. The large ice cream was HUGE and so satisfying. I may have also gotten a second ice cream later in the day before hiking out.
Distance Off Trail: 0.5 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None (there is a general store with snacks, but I wouldn’t rely on it for a full resupply)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to Burney Falls General Store ($10 fee, cash only, at time of pick-up):
[Your Name]
c/o Burney Park Camp Store
McArthur Burney Falls State Park
24900 State Highway 89
Burney, CA 96013
Showers: Yes, token operated in the campground
Laundry: None
Lodging: Yes, camping for $5 at Hike & Bike campsite at Burney Falls campground
Restaurants: No restaurant, but the General Store serves some hot food
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Castella): 82 miles
Castella - Northbound Mile 1503 / Southbound Mile 1152
I mailed my resupply box to Ammirati’s Market instead of the post office because it has better hours, which also included a new pair of shoes. They will let you charge your electronics in the back. I chilled at the table in front of Ammirati’s Market while my electronics charged before heading back to the trail. I took a quick shower at the nearby campground and then hiked out to camp on the trail for the night. You can always hitchhike or take a bus to the nearby towns of Dunsmuir or Mount Shasta if you are looking for more amenities, but I just wanted to do an “in-and-out” resupply to save time and money.
Distance Off Trail: 2.3 miles
How to Get There: Walk on side trail
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None (Ammirati’s Market does have drinks and snacks, but I wouldn’t rely on it for a full resupply)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to Ammirati’s Market:
If mailing via USPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Ammirati’s Market
PO Box 90
Castella, CA 96017
If mailing via UPS or FedEx:
[Your Name]
c/o Ammirati’s Market
20107 Castle Creek Rd
Castella, CA 96017
Showers: Yes, at the nearby Castle Crags Campground
Laundry: None
Lodging: Yes, fee camping at Castle Crags Campground
Restaurants: No restaurant, but Ammirati’s Market sold delicious deli sandwiches when I went
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Etna): 99 miles
Etna - Northbound Mile 1601 / Southbound Mile 1054
When you get to the road crossing to go into Etna, it might seem a little demoralizing with how few cars go by and the lack of cell phone service, but the good thing is that anyone who drives by in the correct direction has to pass through Etna and will likely be happy to give you a ride (that was my experience, at least). I got picked up by a couple of locals and their beautiful dog (yay for dog snuggles!). They gave me a short driving tour of Etna and dropped me off at the laundromat, which was right next to the Dollar General, where I did my full resupply. I then walked to the City Park to shower after buying shower tokens from Ray’s Grocery, got dinner at the Denny Bar Company, and then got a ride back to town from a family who also ate at the same restaurant and were camping on the other side of Etna Summit.
Distance Off Trail: 10 miles
How to Get There: Hitch from Etna Summit Trailhead
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Dollar General, Ray’s Grocery Store
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Etna Post Office
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Etna, CA 96027
Showers: $5 token showers at Etna City Park (buy shower tokens from Ray’s Grocery)
Laundry: Laundromat in town
Lodging: $5 camping at Etna City Park; there are also motels/hotels in town
Restaurants: Denny Bar Company was great!
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Seiad Valley): 56 miles
Seiad Valley - Northbound Mile 1657 / Southbound Mile 998
Less than 1,000 miles to Canada and the last resupply stop in California! So crazy! I got into town and went straight to the cafe. I had one of the best milkshakes of my life (they made a chocolate/coffee flavor-blended milkshake and it was so good) and ate a nice warm meal. I then hung out at the RV park, where I charged everything, showered, and did my laundry. Tim mailed me a box of some gear swaps, including my tent (I had been using a tarp up until that point) because the mosquitoes had been getting really bad and I wasn’t sleeping well. I mailed home a bunch of gear from the Seiad Valley post office (my puffy jacket, tarp, an extra pair of socks, etc.) because it was getting super warm, and I hadn’t touched that gear since the Sierra. I arrived in Seiad Valley on July 5th, 2022, for reference. The climb out of Seiad Valley is pretty exposed and known for being very hot, so I chose to hike out in the evening and camp on the trail (rather than staying the night in town), and it was actually pretty nice.
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles (on trail)
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Buy (mail if you have diet restrictions or need specific food!)
Grocery Store: Seiad Valley Store had plenty of essentials for resupply
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
Seiad Valley Post Office:
[Your Name]
c/o General Delivery
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
Seiad Valley Store (there is a holding fee):
[Your Name] (PCT Hiker)
c/o Seiad Valley Store
44719 Highway 96
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
Showers: Available at RV Park for a fee
Laundry: Available at RV Park for a fee
Lodging: Camp at RV Park for a fee
Restaurants: Cafe at store (the milkshakes are incredible!)
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Callahan’s Lodge/Ashland): 62 miles
Mount Hood, Oregon, Pacific Crest Trail
Oregon Resupply Stops on the PCT
Callahan’s Lodge (Ashland) - Northbound mile 1719 / Southbound mile 936
Instead of hitching into Ashland (a full service town), I chose to mail my resupply box to Callahan’s Lodge. For a fee, I also showered and did my laundry at the lodge’s hiker facility. The lodge also had sandwiches and drinks available in their small lobby store. I just hung out there for a few hours before heading back to trail.
Distance Off Trail: 0.7 miles
How to Get There: Walk to lodge via Callahan’s Side Trail or along Old Highway 99 S
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to Callahan’s Lodge ($5 fee paid at time of pick up):
[Your Name]
c/o Callahan’s Lodge PCT Hiker
7100 Old Highway 99 South
Ashland, OR 97520
Showers: Yes, showers are available for a fee at Callahan’s
Laundry: Yes, laundry is available for a fee at Callahan’s
Lodging: Camping is available for a fee at Callahan’s or you can splurge and book a night at the lodge
Restaurants: Restaurant in lodge
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Crater Lake Mazama Village): 103 miles
Crater Lake Mazama Village - Northbound Mile 1822 / Southbound Mile 833
I enjoyed my time at Crater Lake, but like any national park in the summer, it was busy! There was a charging station by the camp store where you pick up your packages. I picked up my resupply package, repacked my bag, and then ate lunch and spent my time at Annie Creek Restaurant while I waited for my electronics to charge. I didn’t shower or do laundry here, but they were available. I wanted to keep hiking, which meant I had to hike far enough so I would get past the rim trail since camping is not allowed on the rim trail alternate. Also, take the alternate that goes by the rim! It would be silly to miss the incredible views of Crater Lake.
Distance Off Trail: 1 mile
How to Get There: Walk via road or take Annie Spring Trail
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but there is a camp store with some snacks (I got Oreos) and a few other items (fuel, etc.)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
If mailing via USPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Mazama Camper Store
569 Mazama Village Store
Crater Lake, OR 97604
[expected arrival date]
If mailing via UPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Mazama Camper Store
700 Mazama Village Dr
Crater Lake, OR 97604
[expected arrival date]
Showers: Coin operated showers at campground
Laundry: Coin operated laundry available by store
Lodging: Hiker/Biker campsite available for a $5 fee
Restaurants: Annie Creek Restaurant - I thought it was decent!
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Shelter Cove Resort): 86 miles
Crater Lake, Oregon off of the Pacific Crest Trail
Shelter Cove Resort - Northbound Mile 1907.6 / Southbound Mile 747.6
Another great stop on the Pacific Crest Trail. The showers and laundry facilities were incredible here, and the views of the lake are awesome. I mailed my resupply box here but grabbed a couple of snacks from the store, too. Since their PCT campsite was free, I stayed the night here and enjoyed sipping on a hot coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake the next morning before hiking out.
Distance Off Trail: 1.5 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
More Info: https://www.sheltercoveresort.com/faq/
Grocery Store: None, but there is a small store with some snacks, ramen, ice cream, and drinks. If you’re not picky and don’t have any restrictions, you might be able to scrape together a resupply here if you don’t want to mail a box.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Fee at time of pick up is $5 if shipped with UPS or FedEx, and $10 if shipped with USPS:
[Your Name]
c/o Shelter Cove Resort
27600 West Odell Lake Rd
Highway 58
Crescent Lake, OR 97733
Showers: $2.00 coin operated showers available (towels, shampoo, soap available at no additional cost)
Laundry: Washers and dryers are available for $2.50 each
Lodging: Free camping area for PCT Hikers
Restaurants: None
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Big Lake Youth Camp): 88 miles
Big Lake Youth Camp - Northbound Mile 1996 / Southbound Mile 657
I absolutely loved my time at Big Lake Youth Camp! It is a youth summer camp right next to the Pacific Crest Trail that has a truly incredible PCT hiker facility donated by a former PCT thru-hiker. The PCT Welcome Center building is air-conditioned and has laundry, showers, lots of outlets, places to sit inside, a full kitchen, wifi, etc. The people at the camp were some of the nicest people I met my entire thru-hike, and they are so excited to help you out. They even offer free meals at specific times of the day in their cafeteria (check their website for times). They offer these services for free, but donations are accepted and encouraged. There is a place for PCT hikers to camp for free near the lake, where I camped for one night. I chose to mail my resupply box here instead of resupplying in Bend or Sisters, which are full-service towns you can hitch to from 6 miles after BLYC at Highway 20/Santiam Pass.
Distance Off Trail: 1.5 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
More Info: https://biglake.org/pct/
Grocery Store: None
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail via USPS or UPS to:
[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
C/O Big Lake Youth Camp
26435 Big Lake Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
Showers: Free (donations accepted) at PCT Welcome Center
Laundry: Free (donations accepted) at PCT Welcome Center
Lodging: Free camping area for PCT hikers in cove by lake
Restaurants: None
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Timberline Lodge): 103 miles
The PCT 2,000 mile marker between Big Lake Youth Camp and Santiam Pass/Highway 20 in Oregon
*Bend/Sisters - Northbound Mile 2002 / Southbound Mile 653
If you want or need a full service city to resupply in, you can hitch into either Bend (43 miles away) or Sisters (20 miles away) from Highway 20 at Santiam Pass. I chose to do my resupply at Big Lake Youth Camp, instead.
Timberline Lodge - Northbound Mile 2099 / Southbound Mile 556
One word: buffet! The iconic Timberline Lodge buffet is a must-do for a hungry PCT thru-hiker. Timberline Lodge is a historic landmark and offers a unique resupply experience with stunning views of Mount Hood. Make sure to take some time to appreciate the architecture of both the inside and outside of the lodge - it is very cool. I picked up my resupply box and then got the lunch buffet, which I absolutely loved and ate way too much. I then hiked out for the night and found a campsite with amazing views of Mount Hood.
Distance Off Trail: 0.2 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
More Info: https://timberlinelodge.com/mountain/summer-activities
Grocery Store: None
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
$10 per package pick up, mark PCT across the sides of the boxes and write your ETA
Address to mail to:
Guest Services
Timberline Lodge
PCT Hiker “your name”
27500 E Timberline Rd
Government Camp, OR 97028
Showers: For PCT hikers, a shower is available in the Salmon River Parking Lot
Laundry: None
Lodging: Timberline Lodge, if you want to splurge; I just went back to trail
Restaurants: Cascade Dining Room (breakfast and lunch buffet), Ram's Head Bar & Restaurant
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Cascade Locks): 50.5 miles
Cascade Locks - Northbound Mile 2149.5 / Southbound Mile 506
Again, another one of my favorite resupply stops on the Pacific Crest Trail. Walking into Cascade Locks and crossing over the Bridge of the Gods later that day is a memory that I will always remember and is one of my favorite moments of my entire PCT thru-hike. It’s such a monumental stop because right across the river is Washington State!! I did my laundry at the Bridge of the Gods Motel, showered at the Marine Park Campground, did my resupply at the grocery store, and then got coffee and chilled at the Thirsty Coffee Bar while I let my stuff charge. I didn’t stay the night and crossed over the Bridge of the Gods into the final state of the PCT and my current home state: Washington!!
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Columbia Market (lots of options, full grocery store)
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Cascade Locks Post Office address:
PCT - [Your Name] - ETA
c/o General Delivery
Cascade Locks, OR 97014
Showers: Available at Marine Park Campground
Laundry: Coin operated laundromat at Bridge of the Gods Motel
Lodging: $5/night camping at Marine Park Campground, motels/hotels also available in town
Restaurants: Thunder Island Brewing, Eastwind Drive-In (good ice cream/milkshakes), Thirsty Coffee Bar (great matcha and lattes)
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Trout Lake): 82.1 miles
Goat Rocks, Washington, Pacific Crest Trail
Washington Resupply on the Pacific Crest Trail
Trout Lake - Northbound Mile 2231.6 / Southbound Mile 423.6
My timing for arriving at the road to Trout Lake did not line up with the shuttle, but I got lucky and got a ride into town with some day hikers I had seen on the trail. They were super friendly and they dropped me off at the Trout Lake Grocery store in town. From there, I did my laundry, charged my electronics, showered at the nearby campground, bought my resupply from the grocery store (plenty of options), and then got a burrito for dinner from the Taco Truck next door. I didn’t stay the night in Trout Lake and instead got a ride from a local back to the trail and hiked out a few more miles before camping for the night.
Distance Off Trail: 13 miles
How to Get There: Hitchhike or schedule shuttle (https://troutlake.org/pct-trail-angels/) from Forest Service Road 23. During peak thru-hiker season, there is a regular shuttle.
Mail or Buy? Buy
Grocery Store: Trout Lake Grocery
Mail a Resupply Box: Mail your package via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail to:
[Your Name – ETA: month/day]
c/o Trout Lake Grocery
PO Box 132
Trout Lake, WA 98650
Showers: Available at Guler Mt. Adams County Park (local campground), quarters/coins for showers can be bought at Trout Lake Grocery ($2 for 5 minutes)
Laundry: Available at Trout Lake Grocery (donations appreciated, but not required)
Lodging: Guler Mt. Adams County Park Campground, Trout Lake Grocery and Church offer free camping (donations appreciated, but not required), Trout Lake Valley Inn
Restaurants: Trout Lake Taco Truck (this is a must!), Station Cafe, Heavenly Grounds Espresso
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (White Pass Kracker Barrel Store): 66 miles
White Pass Kracker Barrel Store - Northbound Mile 2297.6 / Southbound Mile 357.6
I would have mailed a box here, but I lived near Seattle, WA at the time and arrived at White Pass on a weekend, so my partner, Tim, brought my resupply to me and hiked with me for a few miles, which was really nice. We chilled at the Kracker Barrel Store (not to be confused with a Cracker Barrel restaurant) and got some hot food from the store. I also did my laundry at the store and showered before heading back to the trail. If you want a full-service town, you could hitch or get a ride to the nearby town of Packwood (20 miles down the highway).
Distance Off Trail: 0.6 miles west on Highway 12
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? I mailed, but you could probably buy at the store if you don’t have any restrictions or preferences
Grocery Store: Not a full grocery store, but there is the White Pass Kracker Barrel Store (no, this is not a Cracker Barrel, it is just a general store), that is a small country/gas-station store, selection of food is not huge but probably has enough to put together a resupply if you’re not picky
Mail a Resupply Box: Package holding fee of $10 per package at Kracker Barrel Store, Mail to:
[Your Name]
c/o the Kracker Barrel Store
48851 US Highway 12
Naches, WA 98937
Showers: $10
Laundry: $10 (includes wash, dry, detergent, and dryer sheets)
Lodging: Free camping behind store
Restaurants: The store sells hot food (i.e. pizza, fries, sandwiches, salads, etc.)
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Snoqualmie Pass): 98.2 miles
Snoqualmie Pass - Northbound Mile 2395.8 / Southbound Mile 259.4
From Snoqualmie Pass, Tim picked me up and I went home for a day since I lived under an hour away from Snoqualmie Pass. I did hang out at Commonwealth/Dru Bru Brewery until Tim was able to pick me up, which was fun. If I didn’t have the option to go home for a day, I would have mailed a resupply box to Snoqualmie Pass.
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles
How to Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None, but there is a gas station convenience store (Chevron) and the Laconia Market you could try to resupply at, but it’s probably better to mail a box.
Address to Mail a Resupply Box:
You can either mail to the post office at the Chevron ($10 pick up fee):
[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
c/o General Delivery
Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
Or if you are staying at one of the hotels/inns, you can call and ask if you can mail it there.
Showers: Available if staying at Snoqualmie Summit Inn or Washington Alpine Club (WAC)
Laundry: Available if staying at Snoqualmie Summit Inn or Washington Alpine Club (WAC)
Lodging: Snoqualmie Summit Inn, Washington Alpine Club (WAC)
Restaurants: Dru Bru Brewery, Red Mountain Coffee, Laconia Market & Cafe
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Stevens Pass): 71.1 miles
Stevens Pass Ski Resort - Northbound Mile 2466.9 / Southbound Mile 188.4
You can either mail a resupply box to Stevens Pass Ski Resort or hitch a ride to the nearby towns of either Leavenworth (35 miles) or Skykomish (16 miles). Leavenworth is a full-service tourist town, so they have lots of amenities and a full grocery store available. Tim met me at Stevens Pass and brought my resupply food to me; otherwise, I would have mailed a box to Stevens Pass Ski Resort. Resupply options at Stevens Pass are very limited. However, they did have a coffee and ice cream shop, which I took full advantage of (I never passed up a chance for ice cream on the Pacific Crest Trail).
Distance Off Trail: 0 miles
How To Get There: Walk
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None
More Info: https://www.stevenspass.com/-/aemasset/sitecore/stevens-pass/pdfs/20230615_SP_hiker-resupply_001.pdf
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Packages must be mailed via UPS or FedEx to:
[Your Name and ETA]
C/O Stevens Pass, Through Hiker
93001 NE Stevens Pass Hwy, US 2
Skykomish, WA 98288
Showers: None
Laundry: None
Lodging: None
Restaurants: Stehekin Pastry Company, Restaurant at store
Distance to My Next Resupply Stop (Stehekin): 107.7 miles
Stehekin - Northbound Mile 2574.6 / Southbound Mile 80.6
My last resupply on the Pacific Crest Trail! This might actually be my all-time favorite resupply stop on the PCT (I know, I’ve said a lot of stops are my favorite). Stehekin is a remote town on Lake Chelan accessible only by boat, plane, or foot. It was my last resupply point before reaching the northern terminus of the PCT. From High Bridge, you can take a shuttle to town, which also stops off at the famous Stehekin Bakery, where I ate way too many pastries (they were so good). I picked up my resupply box from the post office and hung out at the picnic tables for a while, taking in the amazing view of Lake Chelan and enjoying my final resupply of my thru-hike. I took the last shuttle of the day back to High Bridge and hiked out for the night to camp at one of the North Cascades National Park PCT hiker campsites (Six Mile Camp).
Distance Off Trail: 11 miles
How To Get There: Take the shuttle (check the shuttle schedule here: https://stehekin.com/stehekin-shuttle/ or read FarOut comments for shuttle info)
Mail or Buy? Mail
Grocery Store: None
More Info: https://stehekin.com/
Address to Mail a Resupply Box: Mail to Stehekin Post Office:
[Your Name], PCT Hiker, [Your ETA]
c/o General Delivery
31 Defacto Ln
Stehekin, WA 98852
Showers: Coin operated showers at public facility
Laundry: Coin operated laundry at public facility
Lodging: Lakeview Campground, North Cascades Lodge, Purple Point Campground
Restaurants: Stehekin Pastry Company, North Cascades Lodge Restaurant
Distance to the end of my hike (Northern Terminus of the PCT + 30.5 miles back to Hart’s Pass): 111.1 miles
Northern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (Canada)! - Northbound Mile 2655.2 / Southbound Mile 0.0
Hiking into Canada was not allowed the year I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (2022), so after reaching the Canadian border, I turned around and hiked the roughly 30 miles back to Hart’s Pass, from which I got a ride home to Seattle. The “victory lap” was actually a lot of fun because you get to congratulate everyone on finishing, and it lets you soak in the experience for a little bit longer before going back to the “real world.” I loved the Hart’s Pass to the Northern Terminus section of the PCT so much that I went back and did the out-and-back again for fun in July 2023.
If you do want to hike into Canada to Manning Park, you need to apply and obtain a permit because entering Canada without a permit is illegal. See Canada PCT Entry Permit for more info. The hike to Manning Park is roughly 8 miles from the northern terminus of the PCT.
Distance back to Hart’s Pass: 30.5 miles
Distance to Manning Park, Canada: 8 miles
Conclusion
Hopefully my Pacific Crest Trail resupply strategy can help you figure out what resupply stops will work best for your hike! Always double-check the details for each location, as services and availability may change. Happy hiking and safe travels on your PCT adventure!
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