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Fire Restrictions Increase in San Bernardino National Forest
Seasonal fire restrictions are increasing to prohibit campfires in the developed Pacific Crest Trail camps of San Bernardino National Forest effective June 28th, 2013. Campfires are always banned in this forest, even with a campfire permit, except in developed campgrounds with agency provided fire rings. The PCT crosses the San ... Read more
Trail salad recipes
Contributed by Christine and Tim Conners, longtime PCTA supporters.
When on the trail in the heat of the day, it’s tough to beat a cool, flavor-packed salad, especially when it’s enjoyed against the gorgeous backdrop of the PCT! Trail salads are both refreshing and healthy. Even better, they don’t require ... Read more
Mt. Adams closure lifted
The PCT is open again after the 2012 Cascade Creek Fire in Mt. Adams Wilderness. The re-opened area extends from Road #23 to Road #5603 just south of Potato Hill.... Read more
Plumas National Forest Bans Campfires and Smoking
Fire restrictions go into effect on June 15, 2013 banning campfires and smoking along the Pacific Crest Trail in Plumas National Forest. The PCT runs across Plumas National Forest from about mile 1,210 through mile 1,294.
The fire restrictions effecting PCT hikers and equestrians include:
No campfires allowed outside of... Read moreTuolumne Meadows concessions open for 2013
Tuolumne Meadows Grill, Store, Mountain Shop, Post Office, Visitor Center and Wilderness Center are now open for the 2013 season. #yosemite
— YosemiteDNC (@YosemiteDNC) May 31, 2013
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Powerhouse Fire
UPDATE: 6/14/13 2:50 pm: The Powerhouse Fire is 100% contained. Much of the PCT through the Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District portion of the Angeles National Forest remains closed.
Angeles National Forest informs us that northbound trail users should leave the PCT at San Francisquito Canyon Road. Take San Francisquito ... Read more
Help save the Recreational Trails Program in California
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