wildfire

PCT closed in Kiavah Wilderness

July 13, 2014

The PCT is closed through the Kiavah Wilderness. The Nicolls Fire is burning southeast of Onyx, CA. See our trail closures page for more information.... Read more

2014 PCT fire restrictions for California

By Jack "Found" Haskel

June 25, 2014

Central CA, Northern CA, Southern CA, Trail And Land Management, Wildfire

Note: this page is out of date. Check with the local land agencies for current regulations.

This page collects fire restrictions for the Pacific Crest Trail in California. While we try to track this information, we still ask that you contact the local agencies for up-to-date regulations. Seasonal restrictions generally ... Read more

Watch hikers talk about the danger of alcohol stoves

By Jack "Found" Haskel

February 14, 2014

Gear, Safety, Wildfire

We asked Shane “Jester” O’Donnell for a little background about this video. Here it is. For more, see our fire information page.

“Considering Your History” is a short film shot while doing a thru-hike of the PCT in 2008.

To my mind, what is remarkable about the story is that ... Read more

Two critical things to know about the 2014 fire season

By Jack "Found" Haskel

January 23, 2014

Planning, Wildfire

California’s severe drought continues and the Pacific Crest Trail corridor is extremely dry. We recommend that everyone start planning now for a very active fire season.

Perhaps because of PCTA’s prodding, the California Campfire Permit is now online in a new format. Watch an educational video, take a quiz... Read more

Fire Weather Watch in Southern California

By Jack "Found" Haskel

October 2, 2013

Regulations, Southern CA, Southern California, Trail User Information, Weather, Wildfire

Fire weather watch starting tomorrow in Southern California. Be careful out there. #PCTrail http://t.co/9tuz41jSKc

— PCTWater (@PCTWater) October 2, 2013

Yosemite Fire Restrictions

By PCTA Staff

August 28, 2013

Central CA, Regulations, Trail And Land Management, Wildfire

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

Conrad Lake Fire in Goat Rocks, Wash.

By Jack "Found" Haskel

August 13, 2013

Washington, Wildfire

The Conrad Lake Fire is burning in the Goat Rocks Wilderness about 4.5 miles east of the PCT. The trail is not closed at this time.... Read more

Sharp Fire closes PCT near Wrightwood, Calif.

By Jack "Found" Haskel

August 9, 2013

Closure, Southern CA, Southern California, Wildfire

The Sharp Fire has closed the PCT. Hikers and equestrians should stay off the trail from about Gobbler’s Knob (approx. mile 357) to at least the Guffy Campground (approx. mile 364.5) above Wrightwood, Calif. A copy of the official closure order is pending. Some residents in the area are under ... Read more