Quick Facts The Pacific Crest Trail spans three states: California, Oregon, and Washington. When starting southbound in California, the trail begins at Campo, California, near the Mexican border.

All good things come to an end—even a 2,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. Laura Lancaster Final Thoughts on the Pacific Crest Trail For many people, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is the ...

At 2,654 miles, the Pacific Crest Trail, or PCT as it's more commonly known in the hiking community, is considered the longest designated hiking trail in the world. Stretching from Campo, CA, near ...

In Southern California, the Vista Fire has closed the Pacific Crest Trail in the area of Mount Baldy. The 2,650-mile trail runs between Canada and Mexico.

He descended from the PCT via Spitler Peak Trail, turned left onto the road, and hiked a few more miles to set up camp at the lower-elevation Hurkey Creek Campground, just off Highway 74, around 3 ...

The Paradise Valley Cafe junction is at mile 151.9 of the trail, which then climbs to 9,068 feet elevation by mile 181.3.