We often tell you that your voice matters.
Last week we asked you to tell your elected representatives in Congress that you were opposed to a plan to sell off public lands in Nevada and Utah. I’m happy to report that these land sales were removed from the proposed federal ... Read more
The 2025 Central Cascades Trail Skills College was another huge success thanks to the support of our incredible instructors, community partners, PCTA staff, and volunteers who attended classes!
This year’s event hosted nearly 80 participants who learned valuable skills ranging from the very basics of trail maintenance to crew leadership ... Read more
It’s entirely likely that the first person you’ll see at the start of your PCT journey will be one of PCTA’s Crest Runners. Whether you get off the bus in Campo or climb out of your buddy’s jeep after a bumpy ride up to Harts Pass to start your PCT ... Read more
Public lands are a cornerstone of American life—used for recreation, hunting, fishing, ranching, and family traditions across generations. These lands belong to all of us, and decisions about them should be made openly, with public input and local voices at the table.
A Dangerous Shortcut in CongressLast week, a ... Read more
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
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
For more than a decade, I’ve been traveling with a Pacific Crest Trail Association delegation every February to the nation’s capital to advocate for trails, robust agency budgets and legislation affecting public lands. This annual sojourn is called “Hike the Hill” and it’s been happening for more than 20 years. ... Read more
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
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