Your Membership Counts!

Even a national treasure as significant as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is under constant threat. By joining the PCTA you can help us protect, preserve, and promote the trail. Your membership dues benefit the PCT everyday - from Washington, D.C., to Campo, to Manning Park.

Join...
• online through our membership form
• by mail or fax using our membership application.
• by phone by calling (916) 285-1846

Levels of Membership

Benefits of Membership

Trail Guide, Trail Advocate and Trail Explorer Members receive:

• A minimum of six issues of the PCTA Communicator
• Free wilderness permit for travel in excess of 500 miles on the PCT
• Discount on PCTA store items
• Discount on PCTA activities (including reservations for the annual Pacific Crest Trail Fest Gathering and Trail Classes)
• A Pacific Crest Trail Association decal
• An invitation to trail projects
• The knowledge that their membership helps to protect and preserve the PCNST for future generations

*Note: Trail Explorer is an introductory offer to let you explore the benefits of membership. It is for first time members only.

Trail Partner Members receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• Recognition in the PCTA Communicator
  

Trail Builder Members receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• Framed certificate of membership (available upon request)
  

Trail Guardian receive:

• All of the above benefits, plus
• An invitation to our Trail Guardian Club Reception
• An attractive framed photo
  
  
  Special Note: All memberships apply to households. This means that for each membership issued, those within that household receive permit privileges as well as discounts at our online store and for Pacifc Crest Trail Fest Annual Gathering and Trail Classes reservations. Each member household receives one copy of our Communicator magazine.