Independence Post Office

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Region: Southern California
Latitude / Longitude: 36° 48'7.77"N 118° 11'59.23"W
Distance from Trail: 24 miles
Distance from Mexico: Approximately 790 trail miles
Grocery Store Available: No

Post Office

The post office is located at 101 South Edwards Street, and their phone number is (760) 878-2210.

Mailing Address

Your Name Here
c\o General Delivery
Independence, CA 93526

Camp Stove Fuels

Isobutane-Propane

Fuel can be found in both gas stations.

How to Choose the Right Resupply Strategy

We’ll take a look at some of your resupply options, talk about the pros and cons of each, and help you decide which resupply option is right for you.

Stay Warm on the Trail with the Right Sleeping Bag

Learn how to combine the right sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and ground cloth to create the perfect sleeping system to stay warm and toasty on the trail.

The Best Shoes For Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Everything thing you need to know in order to choose the right shoes for you on the PCT. Plus, we'll give you a list of popular options to get you started.

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Hiking Tips

Hiking Tip

Carry an External Battery

Keep your devices charged with an external battery. This ultralight battery that weighs in at 6.4oz and will charge an iPhone 3.5 times.

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Hiking Tip

Add Powdered Butter to Meals

Powdered butter is a great way to add calories to your meal. It comes in at a whopping 425 calories per ounce, which makes it one of the most calorie-dense foods you can bring.

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