A survey of PCT thru-hikers found a big leap in costs in recent years. Surveys of the Appalachian and Continental Divide ...

Quick Facts The Pacific Crest Trail spans three states: California, Oregon, and Washington. When starting southbound in California, the trail begins at Campo, California, near the Mexican border.

The 55.6-miles of closed trail starts at the PCT’s mile 1601.4 at the summit, and ends at mile 1657 in the Seiad Valley, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, based in Sacramento.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association issues up to 8,000 long-distance permits per year. So, while the survey is far from comprehensive, it's nevertheless a decent sample size. Let's take a look.

— The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and through Washington's Cascade mountains, but folks looking to make the trek right now may not get to their final destination.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association reacted to the news by saying they found the change "disappointing" but understandable, as it now aligns with the existing US policy for trail hikers. They ...

Mountain biking could be getting its answer to the Pacific Crest Trail, and its first leg to be announced is in Washington. The organizers of Orogenesis, a proposed 5,000-mile trail spanning from ...