Last year, a PCTA member donated $5,000 specifically to improve trail signage. That’s an amazing gift to the trail, and we’d like to specifically thank our donor for seeding this important project.
Jennifer Tripp, PCTA trail operations manager, had the job of collecting orders for new signs from along the ... Read more
This coming Sunday morning, join us for a celebration on the Bridge of the Gods!
The bridge will be closed to vehicles for 1.5 hours on Sunday the 15th at 10am. Kells Irish Pipes and Drums will play, and the WAAAM will conduct a fly-over for a truly memorable ... Read more
Yosemite National Park is experiencing very high fire danger along with continued hot and dry weather patterns. Due to the current and predicted fire conditions and fire behavior the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park will be implementing the following fire restrictions until further notice is given.
By order of the ... Read more
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
The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service have released restrictions that essentially ban campfires, restrict smoking and certain types of stoves on much of the Pacific Crest Trail, even with a campfire permit. The restrictions are not PCT specific, they are in place broadly in the forests and parks ... Read more
The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service have released restrictions that essentially ban campfires, restrict smoking and certain types of stoves along most of the John Muir Trail south of Yosemite, even with a campfire permit. The restrictions are not JMT/PCT specific, they are in place broadly in the ... Read more
Nathaniel Willson is a PCTA office volunteer who will graduate from law school in a few weeks. He has helped out on many projects, from permits, to volunteer project reporting, to creating a database for our photos. We asked him to write a little about what it’s like to work ... Read more
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
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