Our work

State of the Trail: Southern California

The Southern California section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) faces a dynamic set of challenges that evolve each year. Currently, the most pressing concerns include fire-related closures and damage, as well as route-finding difficulties caused by overgrown vegetation, storm damage, and eroded trail sections. In preparation, we’ve just launched ... Read more

Seeking Trail Information Data Collector volunteers

April 14 update: thanks to all of the people who have volunteered to help! We’ve closed recruiting for this project for now. 

Calling all hikers, outdoor photographers, and data nerds! Are you visiting the Pacific Crest Trail in 2025? We need your help gathering photos of trailheads. Join PCTA as ... Read more

2025 PCT Centerline and Mile Marker Update

Though we use 2,650 as shorthand for the length of the PCT, it actually shifts a bit year-to-year due to new construction, reroutes, and the like. To dig into this topic, see our previous blog post How long is the PCT really? – Pacific Crest Trail Association. Every January of ... Read more

End of the Year Trail Maintenance Highlights on the PCT

The Pacific Crest Trail isn’t just a path—it’s a lifeline to adventure, solace, and connection with nature. This summer, dedicated volunteers and trail crews worked tirelessly to maintain and protect this treasured landscape. From clearing debris after unprecedented winter storms to repairing sections ravaged by wildfire and erosion, their ... Read more

Bringing Congress to the PCT

The work of Pacific Crest Trail Association volunteers is a sight to behold.

There’s no better feeling than traveling on a recently maintained section of trail. It reminds me of the thousands of volunteers who dedicate tens of thousands of hours of sweat and muscle to keep the trail open ... Read more

Meet the Crest Runners: Part 2

Reflecting on the Crest Running Season

Working for the Pacific Crest Trail has been a great season, from greeting hikers in Campo to seeing them thrive in the Sierra Nevada mountains. My name is Abbie, ”Kidska”. I am one of the Crest Runners for 2024, and if you haven’t already ... Read more