Curious how long it takes to walk from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail? Last fall 70 PCT thru-hikers from 2012 posted their start and finish times on Facebook. The average was 152 days.
This is just slightly longer than the 2009 and 2010 hikers, based on their ... Read more
Chalk up Tehachapi, Calif., as one of the best trail towns. Middle school teacher Christy “Rockin” Rosander is creating lesson plans and teaching a ten-week course about the Pacific Crest Trail. We’re right alongside her in hoping that more teachers will do the same.
Two classes of 20 5th graders ... Read more
The #PCT photo contest ends tomorrow. Submit your pictures! pcta.org/volunteer/crea…
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) February 23, 2013
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Belden trail angel Laurie J. Braaten reports that the postmaster there has retired and the Belden Post Office is closed. This situation might change but currently Belden has no postal service.
The Braatens can accept hiker resupply packages when they are open late June and July (they close August ... Read more
@wilderness1967 #PCT Guidebooks are back in stock! shop.pcta.org/books/
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) February 20, 2013
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This spring, join us in updating the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s strategic plan. We’re seeking input from our members, donors, partners, volunteers and from all those who use and enjoy the Pacific Crest Trail. Please provide your thoughts, through this online form, before March 15.
Our strategic plan helps guide ... Read more
We received an update from the Forest Service regarding the request they received to reconsider the bicycle closure order on the non-wilderness areas of the PCT.
The Forest Service will not pursue termination of the bicycle closure order.
We appreciate the Forest Service and the job they do in administering ... Read more
This is Adam Higelin reporting on my first day volunteering for “Hike the Hill” 2013. I’m 15 years old and I am a sophomore at Norco High School in southern California.
Our first day was Monday and it definitely came at us quickly. The highlight of my day was getting ... Read more