The Inyo National Forest, through a forest order, is closing segments of the Rush Creek Trail for public safety from June 30 through Sept. 1, 2017.
The wet winter of 2016-2017, with more than 180 percent of average annual precipitation ... Read more
last updated 7/9/13
Here is a brief summary of changes along the Pacific Crest Trail that may effect 2013 trail users:
The Pacific Crest Trail Water Report, a crowdsourced compilation of water information for Southern California, has moved to a new site — www.pctwater.com.
[Mile 110] Warner Springs Ranch, ... Read more
Poodle-Dog Bush, Eriodictyon parryi, is common in parts of Southern California. Touching it can cause a significant allergic reaction.
This pretty purple flowered plant has been rearing its ugly head in the San Gabriel Mountains. Reports from the PCT are that the plant is widespread and sometimes unavoidable in ... Read more
Update on 5-6-16: Major work has been done to remove Poodle-Dog Bush and this alternate is probably not necessary anymore.
Updated 5/13/12 with added links Updated 5/10/12 I have published a California Section D Poodle-Dog Bush alternate map based on various reports from early Pacific Crest Trail hikers on ... Read more
Thunderous wind blew across much of the Sierra on Nov 30. causing widespread damage. These unusually strong northern winds gusted to more than 180 mph. They stayed higher than 120 mph for more than three hours, toppling thousands of trees. We expect to find significant numbers of downed trees on ... Read more
Updated 3/24/12 – added note that Olallie Lake Resort still does not accept resupply packages Updated 2/3/12 – added note about Equada Outfitters closing, mile 266
[Mile ~14] A major new high voltage power line called the Sunrise Powerlink is currently being built across the Pacific Crest Trail on the ... Read more
From December 2011 to March 2014, a new power line will be built across the Pacific Crest Trail. Located in Southern California, just north of Mt. San Jacinto and Fuller Ridge, the power line will parallel Interstate 10.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association works tirelessly to protect the trail. With ... Read more
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is finally open through Glacier Peak Wilderness. This long trail just grew another five miles.
Following severe flood damage in the fall of 2003, the PCT was temporarily rerouted on an unpopular detour. With repairs completed, the trail once again crosses the Suiattle River ... Read more
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