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There is no post office here. Use Drakesbad Guest Ranch. Mail to above address.
Hikers Name
c/o Drakesbad Guest Ranch
End of Warner Valley Road
Chester, California 96020
Estimated day of arrival
Hikers are welcomed anytime for meals (low cost), logistic (transport to medical facilities), clean up, (shower or tub) laundry, relaxation in hot spring pool. Drakesbad is within 40 miles from the halfway mark and a good reason for celebration. National Park Service campground is in 1/4 mile distance right on the PCT. Larger groups please advise them of your arrival in advance by calling them and leaving a message. Their phone number is (866) 999-0914 . You may email email: drakesbad@calparksco.com. (Also, see link below)
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