Chester Post Office

Gorilla Ultralight Backpack - Gear Guide for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Are you all set on gear for the Pacific Crest Trail? Check out our Ultimate Gear Guide for the PCT ->

All Resupply Points

Region: Northern California
Latitude / Longitude: 40° 18'29.98"N 121° 13'41.11"W
Distance from Trail: 7.5 miles
Distance from Mexico: Approximately 1334 trail miles
Grocery Store Available: No

Post Office

The post office is located at 218 Laurel Lane, and the phone number is (530) 258-4184.

Mailing Address

Your Name Here
c\o General Delivery
Chester, CA 96020

Camp Stove Fuels

Isobutane-Propane
Alcohol

Alcohol can be found at both hardware stores. HEET can be found at NAPA. Butane/propane canisters are at the hardware/fishing supply place (but can be expensive). Small butane/propane canisters can also be found at Sport Nut.

Other Info

Take Hwy 36 east to Chester.

The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

See our selection of the best backpacks to use on the Pacific Crest Trail and how to choose the one that's right for you.

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.

The Only Hiking Food Database You'll Ever Need

Food is one of the most important considerations when hitting the trail. With our food database you have plenty of options to choose from.

Comments

Has the information above changed? Know something other hikers should know? Leave a comment below.

Articles

A man standing atop a mountain with a beautiful view

A man and a woman sitting on the edge of a beautiful mountain lake

Hiking Tips

Hiking Tip

Nut Butter That Isn't Messy

Nut butters are a fantastic source of calories and protein for their weight. Make your life easier by getting some in a no-mess package, and change it up with Almond, Peanut, Cashew, or Sunflower butter.

View on Amazon

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.

View on Amazon

Are you all set on gear for the Pacific Crest Trail? Check out our Ultimate Gear Guide for the PCT ->