Issue #1 - September 2026 The Hat Creek Rim is a rugged volcanic escarpment in Northern California and one of the most challenging sections of the Pacific Crest Trail, the 2,650-mile trail that runs from the Mexican border to Canada. This particular section is notorious for one main thing: a lack of water. For nearly 30 miles between the small town of Old Station and Baum Lake, there is no reliable water source along the trail. There are no streams to fill your CNOC, no conve