Tried to shortcut the PCT section near Crater Lake with a 'local's trail' and ended up bushwhacking for 3 hours before finding the actual path again.

Emery Walker · 2026-03-27T10:35:06.397143+00:00

I learned that a hand drawn map on a napkin from a guy at a gas station is not a reliable navigation tool, so what's the best way to verify those off book alternate routes before committing to them?

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Tried to shortcut the PCT section near Crater Lake with a 'local's trail' and ended up bushwhacking for 3 hours before finding the actual path again. | Backpacking Routes - Librear