The northernmost stretch of the PCT, including Hart's Pass and the terminus, are closed due to the Ptarmigan Fire. Hikers are ...

The wilderness is full of surprise critters of all shapes and sizes — and last summer, hikers along the Washington Pacific Crest Trail discovered something they were not expecting as they communed ...

A wildfire in the North Cascades has forced the closure of the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail and part of the ...

A glimpse into a backpacking journey along the Pacific Crest Trail, capturing the beauty, challenge, and freedom of life on ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a challenge, especially for adventurers making the entire run from Southern California to Canada, and Eric Kipperman’s job is to greet them at the start and lay bare ...

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, leading 16 ...

Each spring, the small mountain hamlet of Idyllwild sees an influx of Pacific Crest Trail hikers who make a stop in town, which is located near the 179th mile of the 2,650-mile trek. The trail ...