If you’re a resident of California and care about trails, please follow this link to the American Trails’ Action Alert page. The Recreational Trails Program is an important source of funding for trails that many state and federal agencies rely on. Please consider taking action to protect this important funding ... Read more
PCTA Blog
Two join PCTA Board of Directors
The Pacific Crest Trail Association’s Board of Directors appointed two new members at its April meeting, broadening the expertise of those overseeing the work of the non-profit.
Tim McGuire is a longtime outdoor industry executive who lives in the Portland, Ore. area where he is a business unit director for ... Read more
Seeking 2013 thru-hiker photos
We want to share a few current photos on our Facebook page. Are you hiking this year? Some of you are fantastic photographers. We’d love to follow along. Email Jack a link to your pictures.
Have a moment? Click on over to our page about volunteering your creative works.... Read more
PCT Class of 2012 video
Spend an hour and watch the 2012 class video. Heck, watch it three times. You’ll want to start planning your next trip as soon as you’re done.
This is one cool trail experience.
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Messenger Flat fire
Care is essential when dealing with fire in the backcountry.
Today’s Messenger Fire (mile 430) underscores the potential dangers associated with campfires in Southern California, even when camping in developed campgrounds with fire rings.
The National Weather Service issues red flag warnings when weather conditions make it more likely fires ... Read more
Sequoia National Forest and BLM announce fire restrictions for 2013
The Sequoia National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bakersfield Field Office announced fire restrictions effective May 1, prohibiting campfires along the Pacific Crest Trail from about 50 miles south of Walker Pass to about 15 miles north of Kennedy Meadows.
Campfires are always banned along the Southern ... Read more
2013 Photo Contest Winners
It’s that time of year again. We are pleased to release the results of our annual photo contest.
More than 600 photos were submitted this year in our first fully electronic contest. These photos will be used for years in our publications and advocacy materials to help PCTA protect, preserve ... Read more