GPS Downloads

Halfmile’s Pacific Crest Trail GPS data is no longer being updated. For the most current PCT GPS data see the Pacific Crest Trail Association Data Download Page.

Halfmile’s Trail Notes continue to be updated and can be downloaded here.


The Halfmile’s legacy Pacific Crest Trail GPS data is available below in .GPX file format for hiker’s personal use. Many smartphone GPS apps such at Gaia GPS, TopoMaps, MotionX GPS, etc. will import this data using the smartphone web browser. If you are using a desktop computer or Garmin GPS, scroll down this page to the .ZIP links.

All GPS data Copyright 2020 Halfmile Media.


Compressed GPS ZIP Files (2020 legacy data):

Southern California  — Campo to Tuolumne Meadows (Yosemite) | ZIP GPS Data
Northern California — Tuolumne Meadows (Yosemite) to Ashland, OR | ZIP GPS Data
Oregon — Ashland, OR to Cascade Locks, OR | ZIP GPS Data
Washington — Cascade Locks, OR to Manning Park, BC | ZIP GPS Data


Uncompressed .GPX Files (2020 legacy data):

GPS files for tracks and waypoints by PCT section (Dropbox Link)


This GPS data is provided as a free service to PCT hikers. I believe the information is accurate but it may contain errors. The GPS data is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
-Halfmile