After a series of late February storms, precipitation along the Southern California sections of the Pacific Crest Trail is 52% of normal for the year, based on National Weather Service Data from four locations near the PCT. This compares to 57% of normal for this time last year.
In many ... Read more
Long-time PCTA organizer, leader and trail maintainer Paul Martin Smith died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, following complications from cancer. He was 64.
Paul, PCTA’s 2009 Regional Trail Maintainer of the Year, led the Mid-Oregon Volunteers for many years. A PCTA volunteer since 2006, he was highly recognized for his unselfish ... Read more
If you plan on hiking or horseback riding 500 or more continuous miles along the PCT, in a single trip, we can issue you a PCT Long Distance Permit. The application for 2014 went online today. Thanks to our partners at the federal agencies for allowing for this important ... Read more
Join the long distance hiking community for a social and educational gathering this winter!
Is the Winter Ruck for you?
Are you planning to hit one of the long-distance trails in 2014 or know someone who is? Are you new or getting reacquainted with backpacking and need some advice? Is... Read more
Our interactive PCT map has been updated with the new 2014 Halfmile PCT data. Remember to click “Full Screen” and “Halfmile Waypoints” buttons on the left and switch the base layer to MyTopo in the drop down on the top right.... Read more
Free, accurate and detailed (1:31,680 scale or 1 inch to the 1/2 mile), Halfmile’s PCT Maps are an excellent choice. Print them yourself or bring the files to a print shop. They are not available in stores and are not for sale. Halfmile’s maps include notes on water sources, resupply ... Read more
Here’s an update from our partners at Yosemite National Park. The video and link below do a great job explaining this important Sierran issue.
Can we save the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog from extinction? Human introduced non-native species (fish and fungus) have been causing the frog to go from the ... Read more
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a critical tool for protecting the PCT. Unfortunately, the fund is threatened. Take a listen to this beautiful song from some New Mexico advocates. The locations featured are in their state, but the list is long for the PCT as well. Read more ... Read more
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