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Caro "Bandit"
November 28, 2019
Hiking
This is the Southern Terminus of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail on the border to Mexico. To get here, take the bus Route 992 from the San Diego Airport to downtown San Diego. Then, take the "Orange Line" trolley to the El Cajon Transit Center. The "Southeastern Rural Route bus" departs the center only once or twice in the afternoon. The ride to Campo takes around two hours where you can buy some last supplies. The Southern Terminus is just a mile to hike from the bus stop.
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May 25, 2025
Hiking
An iconic place with contradictions. The PCT's southern start/end point steles stand directly next to the oversized border fence with Mexico. The vast majority of thru-hikers begin their multi-month adventure north here, usually with a photo taken at the steles. A trail log is tucked between the steles, where you can sign your name.
Information on how to get to the starting point can be found at:
pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transportation/directions-southern-terminus-pct
pctsouthernterminusshuttle.com
Information on how to get to the starting point can be found at:
pcta.org/discover-the-trail/backcountry-basics/pct-transportation/directions-southern-terminus-pct
pctsouthernterminusshuttle.com
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