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Thru-Hiker Rescued on the Pacific Crest Trail
A Canadian PCT hiker was rescued from the trail on August 25 near Seiad Valley, California (mile 1657). The thru-hiker, who was not named, slipped and injured her ankle. The...
Human Remains Found in Gifford Pinchot National Forest May Belong to Hiker Missing Since 2013
Authorities believe human remains discovered in Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest last week, not far from the Pacific Crest Trail, may belong to a day hiker who has been missing...
Temporary Cable Bridge Restores Safe Passage Over San Joaquin River
In a much-anticipated development for Pacific Crest Trail and John Muir Trail hikers, a temporary cable bridge has been installed over the South Fork San Joaquin River in Kings Canyon....
Park Fire Closes PCT, Fifth-Largest Blaze in California History
California is up in flames as emergency personnel battle the fifth-largest wildfire in state history. Thus far, the Park Fire has devastated 392,480 acres of land near Chico, Butte County,...
10 Wildfires Threaten the Pacific Crest Trail
Plumes of choking smoke, apocalyptic-orange skies, and rapidly-growing flames that claw their way upwards, scorching everything in sight: this is the reality of a western thru-hiker's journey
61-Year-Old Hiker Found Dead After Missing on Pacific Crest Trail
A 61-year-old man who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail near Fuller Ridge Trailhead last weekend was found dead in a ravine on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. Chula Vista resident...
Shelly Fire Prompts Closures Along Pacific Crest Trail
The Shelly Fire, currently raging in Klamath National Forest, has grown to an alarming 8,285 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This aggressive blaze now threatens the PCT,...
Search Underway for Missing PCT Hiker Amidst California Heat Wave
UPDATED 7/11, 2 p.m. MT: The Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation reported that the family of Mr. Kim confirmed he was found deceased yesterday. No official updates have been released from the sheriff's
PCT Hiker Missing for Over 2 Months, Authorities Begin Search
Authorities are seeking information from the PCT community about a missing thru-hiker, identified as Robert Budinski, who was last seen on April 15 at the base of Black Mountain Road...
New App Offers Real-Time PCT Closure Updates
In a significant development for PCT thru-hikers, the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has launched a free smartphone app and website designed to keep hikers informed in real time about