The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a National Scenic Trail. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, travels deep forests, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range.

You're beginner's guide to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. From gear, to food, to maps and permits. Start here for basic PCT hiking information.

Magellan’s trail-wide PCT overview map Click to download a high-quality PDF of this map that’s good for printing. Magellan’s two-page PCT overview maps with public transit

Traversing 700 miles of deserts and mountain ranges, the Pacific Crest Trail is striking and easily accessible in Southern California. Central California The Pacific Crest Trail through the famed Sierra Nevada is one of the premier trail experiences in the world.

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What’s the best time to start the Pacific Crest Trail? Most northbound thru-hikers start the PCT in mid-April through early May. Southbound hikers generally start in late June through early July. Many people want to start early. Beware. Snow covers sections of the trail in the spring and early summer. In Southern California, dangerous ...

For thousands around the world, the Pacific Crest Trail is a highlight of a life well-lived. Weeks or months spent in nature is good for body and soul. It’s a magical experience. You’ll meet countless wonderful people and join them in the PCT community. Stunning scenery is the rule. Long-distance hiking on the PCT should not be underestimated.

2025年1月27日 · The CBSA announced today it is discontinuing the issuance of permits to enter Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail without presenting yourself to a port of entry. This change will facilitate monitoring of compliance of trail users, enhance security at the border, and aligns with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) who does not allow ...

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North of the park, the PCT follows the extremely dry Hat Creek Rim toward majestic Mount Shasta, which dominates the skyline. The PCT turns west towards greener lands and drops to cross the Sacramento River (elev. 2,130′) at Interstate 5.