Curious how long it takes to walk from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail? Last fall 70 PCT thru-hikers from 2012 posted their start and finish times on Facebook. The average was 152 days.
This is just slightly longer than the 2009 and 2010 hikers, based on their ... Read more
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This spring, join us in updating the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s strategic plan. We’re seeking input from our members, donors, partners, volunteers and from all those who use and enjoy the Pacific Crest Trail. Please provide your thoughts, through this online form, before March 15.
Our strategic plan helps guide ... Read more
We’re packed and ready for our annual advocacy trip to the nation’s capitol. From Feb. 11-14, we will be knocking on doors and shaking hands for the benefit of the Pacific Crest Trail.
For many years, PCTA staff and volunteers have traveled to Washington D.C. as a part of the ... Read more
The VVR ferry is no longer shuttling hikers this season. The ferry has been pulled from the water due to the low lake level. We will do our snow dances and look forward to a full lake next year. We will remain open with all our facilities operating for those ... 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
I have updated my Pacific Crest Trail hiker schedules for 2012. These schedules are created by analyzing the trail journals of 17 successful 2009 and 2010 northbound PCT thru-hikers. The average hiking time for all PCT hikers was 150 days (149.3 days for the 2010 hikers, 150.5 days for the ... Read more
Today is August 1st, three months after the ADZPCTKO kickoff at Lake Morena. So how far have Pacific Crest Trail hikers hiked?
The answer in a typical year is 1,423 miles, which is at Burney Falls State Park.
This assumes that you started your PCT hike immediately after the ADZPCTKO ... Read more
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