The federal government shut down on Oct. 1 after Congress could not agree on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget or a resolution to continue funding from the previous fiscal year. 28 days in, the stalemate continues.
The shutdown is about important and complicated issues like healthcare funding and the downsizing ... Read more
The federal government shutdown is now several days old, and while there is some good news for the Pacific Crest Trail, the impacts are still real.
The U.S. Forest Service has clarified that volunteer activities can continue during the shutdown. Corps crews working under active agreements are also permitted to ... Read more
Editor’s note – Oct 3, 2025: Since this post was first published, the U.S. Forest Service has clarified that volunteer activities may continue during the shutdown. Corps crews working under active agreements are also permitted to keep working on the PCT. See our updated post here.
Volunteers, hikers, and ... Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses 71 Inventoried Roadless Areas, places where the current administration wants to reverse protections that have been in place for more than two decades.
See our Aug. 29 blog ... Read more
The Trump Administration this week formally announced its intention to roll back longstanding protections for Inventoried Roadless Areas in National Forests, potentially compromising 231 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
Just under 9% of the PCT’s 2,650 miles run through 71 Inventoried Roadless Areas in California, Oregon, and ... Read more
It’s one of the most common questions we hear—and a good one. The Pacific Crest Trail is more than 2,650 miles long and packed with stunning experiences, but for many people, finding the right place to start can feel overwhelming.
We’re excited to share a new ... Read more
We can’t wait to meet you, and we’re thrilled that you’re coming to the trail. It’s an incredibly special place. As you plan your trip, from physical training to prepare for the adventure to refining your wilderness skills, we know that getting a permit is ... Read more
Let’s work our way north and talk about what the Southern Sierra region of the Pacific Crest Trail has in store for hikers and equestrians this year. In our second installment of the “State of the Trail” ... Read more
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