PACIFIC CREST TRAIL - BACKPACKING 

Requirements: 

1. Take a Backpack along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (P.C.T.) as shown in the latest trail description or maps of the U.S. Forest Service. 

NOTE - Mileage on the following shall not be counted: "Access" and "Feeder" trails, former "Temporary" sections where the permanent Trail has been established, the former California Riding & Hiking Trail in San Diego County and the John Muir Trail in the high sierra. 

2. It shall be an overnight backpack of 15 miles or 7-1/2 hours scheduled backpack time in 2 consecutive days, camping at least 2 hours from either end of the trail. 

3. Each person shall, as part of a group project, perform 4 hours of actual trail construction, maintenance or repair during or within 6 months of the backpack under the direction of a Trail Foreman, Ranger or approved Trail Boss. 

4. Comply with the General Requirements. 

NOTE: Trail and campsite clean-up do not qualify and shall not be counted for this Award.