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Acton and Agua Dulce

Acton and Agua Dulce reference article on thruhikingwiki.com.

Overview

Acton and Agua Dulce form a closely spaced pair of resupply and rest locations around miles 444–454 of the Pacific Crest Trail, including campground-based services and a small town main street setting.

Key points

  • Acton-area campground (such as an RV resort or KOA) is located near mile ~444.
  • Agua Dulce lies near or along the trail corridor around mile ~454.
  • Both locations are commonly used for resupply, laundry, showers, and rest.
  • Acton-area campgrounds often accept resupply boxes and host hiker amenities.
  • This cluster functions as a "near-Los Angeles" pause point before continuing north.

Details

In the Acton and Agua Dulce area, the PCT passes near a combination of campground facilities and a small town main street, giving hikers several closely spaced options for rest and resupply. The Acton-area RV parks and campgrounds often provide showers, laundry, and spaces to camp or cabin-lodge, and may accept resupply packages.

Agua Dulce offers a town environment with food and other basic services in close proximity to the trail, sometimes including segments that pass directly near local roads and properties. Together, these locations serve as a widely recognized mid-desert waypoint where hikers can regroup before longer carries toward Tehachapi and the approach to the southern Sierra.

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