Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,653 mile thru-hike that runs along the mountain ranges of California, Oregon, and Washington. The route passes through 25 national forests and 7 national parks. Explore everything you need to know to plan a thru-hike on the PCT including permits, gear, resupply, best campsites, transportation, and trail highlights.

Looking to visit a PCT thru-hiking friend? Here are the 20 easiest & best places on the Pacific Crest Trail to meet hiking friends.

Pacific Crest Trail: 20 Meeting Points for Friends and Family

Learn the best tips for hiking the PCT from a solo female thru-hiker who successfully completed all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

11 Tips for Hiking the PCT from a Solo Female Thru-Hiker

A step-by-step how-to guide for planning your Pacific Crest Trail resupply strategy - including varying resupply strategy options, how to select resupply points, lightweight backpacking food recommendations & food packing tips for your 2,650-mile thru-hike of the PCT.

How to Plan Your Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Strategy

Planning a long-distance backpacking trip? Looking for lightweight backpacking gear recommendations? Start with this complete Pacific Crest Trail gear list that includes every single item packed for a 5-month thru-hike from Mexico to Canada.

Full Pacific Crest Trail Gear List for 2024