Section maintainer Chris Sanderson sent in these great before and after shots. His crew needs to cut the salmon berry and vine maple pretty far back because it grows so aggressively. Some thru-hikers passed by while they were working. Being a long distance hiker himself, Chris is great at recruiting ... Read more
PCT Days, September 6-8th in Cascade Locks is going to be a rockin’ good time. It’s free. See you there?... Read more
Celebrate the Pacific Crest Trail, September 6-8th! FREE ADMISSION AND FREE CAMPING!
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The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service have released restrictions that essentially ban campfires, restrict smoking and certain types of stoves on parts of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon. The restrictions are not PCT specific, they are in place broadly in the forests and parks that the trail ... Read more
One of PCTA’s newest board members, Tim McGuire, is embarking today on a summer adventure along the Pacific Crest Trail. Over the course of the next 3 months, Tim is aiming to hike the entire length of Oregon, heading north from the California border. His excitement is contagious and we’re ... Read more
Live in Oregon? There is still space in our local Trail Skills Colleges!
Join us at:
Westfir Trail Skills College – May 17-19, 2013 near Oakridge. Allingham Trail Skills College – June 7-9, 2013 near Sisters.The sessions offered are designed to train new and returning volunteers in a variety ... Read more
While only a fraction of our public lands are affected by illegal marijuana cultivation, the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Forest Service and our other agency partners believe that safety risks are real and everyone should be informed about them. Dangerous people protecting marijuana cultivation sites may be present on the ... Read more
PCT Days in Cascade Locks is now a free event! Sep. 6-8th! See you there! #Portland #Oregon #PCTrail pcta.org/about-us/event…
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