On Friday, July 29th, thru-hiker Jen “Gets-there” Olson was hiking through Northern California on the PCT when the group of twelve hikers she was with camped for the evening about eleven miles northeast of Seiad Valley. “I knew that fire season was upon us at this point and that ... Read more
Hello, PCT Class of 2023!
We can’t wait to meet you and we’re thrilled that you’re coming to the trail. It’s an incredibly special place. As you plan your trip, from building physical strength and preparing your body for your adventure, to refining your wilderness skills, we know that getting ... Read more
There is a green refuge about 15 miles south of downtown Chicago, Illinois. Surrounded by miles of neighborhoods in every direction, it’s called the Dan Ryan Forest Preserve, and 10,000 years ago it was an island in a vast glacial lake. Today it’s a mix of forest, wetlands, and ... Read more
UPDATE: Most of the PCT previously closed by this fire has been reopened. For the latest information see our trail closure page.
On Friday July 29th, the McKinney Fire started along the Klamath River upstream and east of Seiad Valley, California. Threatening communities and homes along the river, ... Read more
I approach the trail junction at Haypress Meadows after the long climb from Echo Lakes. It’s great to be back on trail again, and I have big aspirations for my weekend adventure. Working behind the scenes helping to coordinate volunteers to make the trail possible is something I’m passionate about, ... Read more
Stacey Lee lives in Portland, Oregon and describes herself as a “second-and-a-halfish-generation” Chinese American. “My great-grandfather came here to work on the railroads in Arizona in the mid-1800s. My grandparents on my mother’s side owned a grocery store, and my grandparents on my father’s side owned a laundry in Seattle. ... Read more
Some say that getting to the trailhead is the hardest part of the journey for those who are starting a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Spending countless hours doing research, gathering gear, and planning ahead finally leads to that special moment. In 2022, Trailhead Hosts Toni Baker and Jay ... Read more
A huge effort is underway to reopen the Pacific Crest Trail on Mount Jefferson that burned in the Lionshead Fire. We remind you that entering a closed area is illegal. Please stay out until the area reopens.
With summer here, PCTA and our partners in the U.S. Forest Service, with ... Read more