You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

The PCT traces the west coast of the U.S. over almost 2,700 miles. Our expert trail columnist reveals everything you need to know about what to pack, eat, and read, plus where to sleep and how to ...

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

Find out what it takes to hike the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail as far as logistics, strategy, and gear.

5 must-try summer hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail No matter your experience level, guidebook author Tammy Asars shares her PCT hiking recommendations to inspire your next adventure. #newdaynw ...

Renee Miller hiked 457 miles alone and unsupported to break the women’s record for fastest known time on the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail. She joined OPB's Crystal Ligori to talk ...

An injured hiker was rescued after getting stranded off a hiking trail near Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s ...

Eagle Rock is an impressive destination along the Pacific Crest Trail The roughly 6.5-mile out-and-back hike travels along the iconic long-distance route to reach a unique avian-shaped rock formation ...

This week, a hiker clung to a Pacific Crest Trail cliff face, awaiting rescue after the trail eroded beneath her boots.

Wildfires are increasingly hitting the Pacific Crest Trail — which runs the length of the West Coast — forcing closures and evacuations. This year, 26 fires have burned along the trail ...