We’re switching to #PCTrail! Please join the conversation and spread the word. #PCT was too crowded and #PCNST didn’t get enough votes.
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) March 4, 2013
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PCTA Blog
A summary of PCT updates and changes for 2013
last updated 7/9/13
Here is a brief summary of changes along the Pacific Crest Trail that may effect 2013 trail users:
The Pacific Crest Trail Water Report, a crowdsourced compilation of water information for Southern California, has moved to a new site — www.pctwater.com.
[Mile 110] Warner Springs Ranch, ... Read more
PCT Days goes free!
PCT Days in Cascade Locks is now a free event! Sep. 6-8th! See you there! #Portland #Oregon #PCTrail pcta.org/about-us/event…
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) February 27, 2013
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How long does a PCT thru-hike take?
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
The PCT goes to school
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
Photo contest ends Sunday!
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 Post Office closed
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
Guidebooks in stock
@wilderness1967 #PCT Guidebooks are back in stock! shop.pcta.org/books/
— Pacific Crest Trail (@PCTAssociation) February 20, 2013
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