Central Cascades Wilderness Strategy, Willamette and Deschutes national forests
What is this new permit system all about?Visitation to the Central Cascades has increased dramatically in recent years, resulting in overcrowding and impacts to the landscape. The Willamette and Deschutes National Forests, spanning the area roughly between Eugene and Bend, ... Read more
Are you planning a long-distance hike or horseback ride on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2020? Good for you!
The PCT Long-distance Permit is an interagency permit, for trips of 500 or more continuous miles, that allows you to travel through areas where local wilderness permits would otherwise be required. ... Read more
We’re excited about the 2020 season on the Pacific Crest Trail and we hope you are too. Some of you will be taking very long hikes or horseback rides on the trail next year. This information is for you.
The 2020 permit season opens on October 29, 2019, for trips... Read more
PCT Days is set for Aug. 16-18, 2019, in Cascade Locks, Oregon! It’s a great weekend celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail. Join friends old and new for a few days of camping on Thunder Island, movies, talks, a gear fair, games, hiking and more. This event is put on by ... Read more
Salomon’s authenticity runs deeper than their rugged trail shoes and sleek outdoor wear. They recognize that playing outside means having a responsibility to take care of the wild spaces we love.
Although Salomon has come a long way since their start in Annecy, France, in the 1940s, they have never ... Read more
John Hachey was a kindhearted friend and mentor to many of the PCTA’s Southern California Trail Gorillas. He passed away on April 16 from cancer. For the last 17 years, John was dedicated to maintaining the PCT in the San Bernardino National Forest and surrounding areas. In 2006, the PCTA ... Read more
I’m proud to announce the winners of the 2019 PCTA Photo Contest. This is a great contest because it showcases the beauty and majesty of the Pacific Crest Trail, it reminds us of the incredible spirit of the people who are out enjoying the trail, and it’s a great collection ... Read more
By Roberta Cobb, PCTA/Eagle Creek Fire Trails Coordinator
“When will the Eagle Creek Trail reopen?”
I’ve responded to that question too many times to count since the trail was closed after the 2017 Eagle Creek fire. The short answer is: “We don’t know. There’s so much to do.” The longer ... Read more
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