The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands.
The USDA Forest Service announced that Lindsey Steinwachs has been selected as the new Pacific Crest Trail Administrator. With several years of experience working in national forests along the trail, Lindsey is very familiar with the PCT and replaces Beth Boyst, who recently retired after a long and successful career ... Read more
Bob “Minnesota Hiking Viking” Johnson passed away on May 22, 2021. Bob’s love of the trail ran deep. His fervent wish was to share the joy he found on the trail and to make it as accessible as possible to everyone.
He gave generously to a variety of projects that ... Read more
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of pioneering PCT equestrian, June Mulford.
June and her husband Don were the first to ride the entire length of the PCT in a single season. Their monumental 2,400-mile journey was completed in 1959, long before the PCT ... Read more
The recent verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was an important step toward holding police accountable for their actions. But the outcome doesn’t erase the fact that George Floyd was murdered, and much work remains to be done to create an equitable and just future for ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is restructuring its marketing and communications staff and pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. The full position description can be found on our website.
In 2016, the PCTA obtained funding for the ... Read more
We’re excited to announce four new candidates for the PCTA Board of Directors. Each of these accomplished individuals brings a passion for the PCT and a depth of experience that can benefit the organization—from long-distance hiking and conservation to federal land management agencies and law.
Appointed to partial terms by ... Read more
We’re only a week away from the beginning of the 2021 PCT long-distance hiking season. Soon, people will start their long-distance journeys from the PCT’s Southern Terminus in Campo, California. And while it’s an exciting time for aspiring section and thru hikers, it’s just as important as ever to take ... Read more
On January 5, we announced that the U.S. Forest Service directed the PCTA to issue PCT long-distance permits for the 2021 season.
This week, the United States set a new single-day record for Covid-19, with 4,200 deaths on January 12.
Issuing permits does not mean a guaranteed safe trip on ... Read more
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