Additional information
by Aria Zoner (Author)
The Siskiyou Peaks Trail is a 448-mile backpacking journey across seven unique wilderness areas. In each one, the highest summit point is attained. The SPT is an incredible adventure that visits a diversity of ecosystems.
Advanced mountaineering equipment and specialty training may be required to safely complete this route, along with basic rock scrambling and navigational skills.
Backpacking across the rugged Siskiyou Mountains while connecting each wilderness highpoint is an experience that will both challenge and reward you. Be prepared before setting out by using this guidebook to the fullest.
This official guidebook provides a complete set of maps plus logistics for the trail, including:
- First-hand Details from the Trail
- Resupplies & Farmer's Markets
- Safety Concerns
- Historic Shelters
- Bonus Summits
- Water Sources
Wilderness areas high-pointed on this trail include:
- Red Buttes Wilderness
- Siskiyou Wilderness
- Marble Mountain Wilderness
- Russian Wilderness
- Trinity Alps Wilderness
- Castle Crags Wilderness
- Mt Shasta Wilderness
The Siskiyou Peaks Trail Official Guidebook has been published to be used as a template for an official Siskiyou Peaks National Recreation Trail.
The Siskiyou Peaks Trail was pioneered solely by Aria Zoner, who first successfully thru-hiked this trail in 2013, in 26 days. To learn more about this monumental effort, and to receive updates in the future for this guidebook, visit: www.siskiyoupeakstrail.org
Author Biography
Aria Zoner was born in the metropolitan city of Cincinnati, Ohio. For the last 30 years, he's been extensively exploring the wilderness areas of the west and has successfully completed the Pacific Crest, Colorado, Idaho Centennial, and Arizona Trails; plus many others. His books include excursion guides (The Hot Springs Trail Series; The Siskiyou Peaks Trail), guidebook companions (The Hot Springs Trail Almanac), and travel memoirs (The Adventure Catalogue). He lives in Ashland, Oregon and is a certified Nutrition Coach & Health Counselor who educates as a public speaker to promote longevity and endurance. Join the adventure and get trail updates at: www.wholefoodhiker.com
