The Pacific Crest Trail accesses and protects some of our nation’s and nature’s crown jewels. As a vehicle for introducing you to the outdoors, it is unparalleled.
Southern California
Traversing 700 miles of deserts and mountain ranges, the Pacific Crest Trail is striking and easily accessible in Southern California.
Central California
The Pacific Crest Trail through the famed Sierra Nevada is one of the premier trail experiences in the world.
Northern California
From the southernmost Cascades to the "Big Bend", the PCT in Northern California is marked by solitude.
Oregon
Relatively easy travel through deep old growth forests is punctuated by stunning volcanoes, ridges and lakes.
Washington
From the Columbia Gorge through the rugged North Cascades, Washington's section is a highlight of the trail.
Whether you’re adventuring on the crest at the pace of a thru-hiker, or the crawl of a toddler in camp, the geography, geology, biology and botany of the PCT can keep you engaged through a lifetime of exploration.
Distances on the Pacific Crest Trail
We say that the Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles long. Is it? Probably not. We rebuild small and large sections of the PCT every year. Read more on why we’ve settled on that number for now. In 2019, here are some more accurate distance numbers for each state on the trail:
- The PCT in California is 1,691.7 miles long.
- The PCT in Oregon is 455.2 miles long.
- The PCT in Washington is 505.7 miles long.