Celebrating 50 years of the PCT
as a National Scenic Trail.

Community

Explore what’s happening on the Pacific Crest Trail. Join the conversation online and see what people are talking about.

P3: Protect Preserve and Promote

2018 P3 Program

This spring and summer, ten hikers—selected for their talent, commitment, and passion for the PCT—will share their experiences with us all.

Chris Pickering donated this photo of his friend Cap'n Crunch. And he wrote this great caption, "This is Cap'n Crunch. He epitomizes the thru hiker in my opinion. Even swamped in mosquitos, he was still grinning ear to ear. We thru hiked the A.T. in 2012 not getting a chance to meet, only hearing of one another. And here, on the other side of the country in the middle of the forest surrounded by trees as thick as cars we were reunited much like a family would be. The thru hiking community is a tight knit group of people who are passionate about living and the relationships they make along the way. Our goal is not to run away, rather we are sprinting towards a lifestyle of exploration and the unknown. Why live in one place? There is far too much to see, learn, and experience to sit in one place for too long. Therefore, we hike."

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The Journalist

The Journalist collects the latest PCT blog posts from around the web and displays them in a central location.

Come walk the Bridge of the Gods at this special event!

Events

Join in the fun. Come to the next PCT event.

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Photo by: Henrik Frederiksen