The Bridge of the Gods is an iconic crossing over the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. It’s also the official route of the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association and the Port of Cascade Locks, ... Read more
We’re excited to announce the permanent protection of 2.5 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and 1,172 surrounding acres of land in Northern California.
Known as Girard Ridge, the newly-protected land lies near the towns of Castella and Dunsmuir and near where the PCT crosses Interstate 5. Access to ... Read more
By Hazel Platt
Part of the PCTA’s focus is to ensure the trail is a place where everyone can find a sense of belonging. Some trail experiences are universal, while others can be intensely personal depending on what someone brings to the trail. Despite all the natural beauty, physical ... Read more
By Michael Kauffmann
Western North America’s five-needle pines are, in my opinion, among the most beautiful living creatures on Earth. They are also major contributors to the unique high-elevation aesthetic of the Pacific Crest Trail. A pine tree is a kind of conifer, and five-needle pines along the trail include ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail Association is happy to share the first public draft of our new Strategic Plan. This has been PCTA’s longest, largest, and most community involved planning process we’ve ever undertaken—and we’re not done engaging with the PCT community. Below are links to download and read the ... Read more
Earlier this year, PCTA’s Director of Trail Operations Jennifer Tripp took a leave of absence to care for her partner, who was diagnosed with cancer. She recently informed us that she will not be returning to the PCTA.
Though we’re sad to lose her, we support Jennifer’s decision as ... Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that the Canada PCT Entry Permit program has restarted! After being paused since 2020, Canada Border Services Agency, PCTA, and the U.S. Forest Service worked together to restart it. We thank everyone involved for restarting this special program and facilitating it on an ongoing basis—crossing into ... Read more
Earlier this year, the PCTA established a partnership with adidas TERREX, which is adidas’ outdoor/adventure product line. adidas is committed to helping support the PCT as well as promoting the benefits of hiking and outdoor recreation. They also share our goal of making the PCT a more welcoming ... Read more
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