If you've completed the entire PCT (either in one season or as a series of section hikes) you may sign up to receive either a PCT Completion Certificate or a PCT Completion Medal. Certificates and medals are free to PCTA members. Non-members must pay a $5 administrative fee.

The PCT Completion Medal is 3 inches in diameter and is made of solid brass, weighing in at 9 ounces. It is engraved with an image of the Trail on the front and your name, trail name and completion year on the back. The medal comes with a custom-designed lanyard. Thanks to a generous donation from 1970 thru-hiker Eric Ryback, these medals are completely free to current PCTA members (PCTA membership is $25 or more annually). Non-members pay an administrative fee of $5.

In order to ensure that each medal is engraved in exactly the way that the hiker would want it, the medal request must come directly from the hiker. You may not request a medal for somebody else.

To request certificate or medal:
Fill out the electronic form, or print this form and send it to the PCTA via fax or mail.

Reminder:  If you are attending Kick-Off and wish to receive your medal there, please type “Kick-Off” in the comments section.  Kick-Off requests must be submitted by April 13.

Fax to: (916) 285-1865

Mail to:
Pacific Crest Trail Association
1331 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833