Trail threats come in many forms and the PCTA staff is constantly on the lookout for new ones. Typically threats come from plans to log or develop property near the PCT. So we were a bit surprised last summer when the U.S. Army proposed night helicopter exercises along the trail ... Read more
More than 100 people attended the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s 2016 annual meeting on April 16 at our headquarters in Sacramento. It was great to see all of you. Your support truly matters to the trail and the people who use it, and your attendance – the largest group we’ve ... Read more
Thanks to Toby Maxwell for sharing this piece on the survival strategies of desert plants. The PCT is more than trail tread and the physical effort required to traverse it. The trail is also an introduction to the natural world. Toby’s piece helps to enrich our understanding of what we’re ... Read more
Join the PCT community for a great evening of all things trail on May 2 in San Diego. Our long-time friends and PCT lovers, Adventure 16, are hosting special release of the Class of 2015 PCT video. Drink free craft beer. Talk to company reps, PCTA volunteers, board members ... Read more
By Kathleen Lynch
Dennis Serpa runs an almond farm in Turlock, California, breeds mules and is the father of four children and grandfather to 11. In between all that, he is a volunteer with the Mid-Valley Unit of the Back Country Horsemen of California and uses his animals to pack ... Read more
The recent sale to the U.S. Forest Service of two properties along the Pacific Crest Trail in central Washington will enhance the experience of hikers and horseback riders in this popular area east of Seattle.
The Nature Conservancy recently sold two parcels totaling 1,164 acres to the Forest Service. The ... Read more
By Arthur McMahon
Share your wilderness experience and knowledge with others. Inspire future generations of adventurers and grow the outdoor community. Lead friends on a day hike or motivate them to visit a national park by sharing your experience. Be a trail mentor.
My greatest mentor was my fiancée, Jill. ... Read more
Hikers dedicate months, if not years, to readying themselves for their shot at thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. They dump thousands of dollars into state-of-the-art ultralight gear. They cook, dehydrate, pack and ship dozens of boxes full of food. They adopt strenuous workout regimens to ready their bodies for the ... Read more