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 …

The Pacific Crest Trail is a perfect outdoor playground for beginners and experts alike. Whether you’re picnicking at a trailhead or mountaineering in the North Cascades, it’s important to …

The Pacific Crest Trail accesses and protects some of our nation’s and nature’s crown jewels. As a vehicle for introducing you to the outdoors, it is unparalleled.

We hope this map helps you connect to the trail and learn more about it. You can turn layers on and off, search features, plan trips, and discover the vast richness of the PCT.

If you’d like to learn more about the trail and how’s it is designed and managed, volunteering, taking our maintenance classes, attending events and reading the PCT Communicator are …

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the best trail experiences on Earth. We’re on a mission to protect it forever. Join us.

How long does a PCT thru-hike take? The trail is 2,650 miles and it generally takes the entire snow-free season to walk. That’s about 5 months. Elite athletes who are experienced on the …

What’s the length of the Pacific Crest Trail? We say that the Pacific Crest Trail is 2,650 miles long. Is it? Probably not, but no one knows for sure. The trail’s tread (the footpath itself as opposed …

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.

The trail spans 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states: California, Oregon and Washington. It starts near Campo, California, and ends on the U.S. border at …