George H. Cardinet, Jr., (1909-2007), "the father of the California trails system," was instrumental in passing the legislation creating both the Anza and Pacific Crest Trails in the 1990 and 1993, respectively.

According to the Pacific Crest Trail Association web site: "Zigzagging its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) boasts the greatest elevation changes of any of America's National Scenic Trails, allowing it to pass through six out of seven of North America's ecozones including high and low desert, old-growth forest and artic-alpine country." (SeeAccessed 09/29/2010.)

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