The PCT is closed through the Kiavah Wilderness. The Nicolls Fire is burning southeast of Onyx, CA. See our trail closures page for more information.... Read more
PCTA Blog
We just did a lot of work around Red’s Meadow
Often, we’re too busy to write nicely written articles about what we do. Thankfully, our crew leaders like Bill Carter provide notes. Bill and his fellow 28 volunteers just completed an immense amount of work in the Sierra Nevada. We decided to post this internal snapshot. Way to go crew! ... Read more
Wild trailer: First trailer for the movie ‘Wild’ starring Reese Witherspoon
The first trailer for Reese Witherspoon’s movie Wild just came out! Cheryl Strayed’s book on the big screen comes out December 5th! Check out our page about Wild the book and the movie.... Read more
The poster for the movie ‘Wild’ starring Reese Witherspoon was just released
Check out the first official poster for WILD, starring Reese Witherspoon. In theaters December 5!... Read more
Help the LWCF with this simple act of clicktivism
The Department of the Interior sent a tweet out about the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Senator Wyden (OR) said he’d retweet it 1000 times if he could. Let’s show Senator Wyden how much we care about this issue. Join PCTA, our friends at The Nature Conservancy ... Read more
Early history of the Pacific Crest Trail: America’s Wilderness Trail
This year, the Wilderness Act turns 50 years old! We’re celebrating Wilderness’ birthday all year long. This article explores the history of the Pacific Crest Trail, Wilderness and the National Trails System Act. It was originally published in the PCT Communicator magazine. For more, visit the Pacific Crest Trail history ... Read more
Sexual harassment and similar crimes on the PCT
We travel the Pacific Crest Trail with the hope of escaping the problems and pressures of our cities. That doesn’t always work. Over the years, and especially this year, we’ve talked to women who say they have been sexually harassed on the trail and in trail towns. This is troubling ... Read more
2014 PCT fire restrictions for California
Note: this page is out of date. Check with the local land agencies for current regulations.
This page collects fire restrictions for the Pacific Crest Trail in California. While we try to track this information, we still ask that you contact the local agencies for up-to-date regulations. Seasonal restrictions generally ... Read more