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Supporting this resource
Collaboration and participation.
Entry to Canada Prohibited
History of US/Canada policies for border crossing.
Access Roads
Status of access roads and trails
2026 Spring Trail Reports
Weekly trail status updates
Challenging Creek Crossings
The most challenging creek crossings and alternate routes.
Statistics for each section
Distance, elevation change, max height, and water availability for each section.
Camping Permits
Permit requirements
Food Storage Rules
Food storage requirements by land agency and popular practices.
Public Transit to Trailheads
Bus and shuttle options for reaching trailheads.
Resupply Guide
Mail-ahead instructions, near-trail stores and lodging.
Fire and Smoke Resources
Links to current fire and smoke conditions near the trail.
Mile-by-Mile Trail Descriptions
Detailed sequential descriptions of trail conditions by section.
Popular Alternate Routes
Well-known alternate routes and fire re-routes.
Selective Section Hiking
Advice on choosing sections and section hopping.
Land Boundaries
Land ownership and rules for each section.
When to Hike
Average snow-free dates, temperatures, and fire risk by section and year
Risks
Injury statistics and risk factors for hikers.
Volunteer
Ways to support the trail.
PCT History
A mile-by-mile history of the PCT.
Saving this content for offline viewing
How to save content for offline viewing.
Facebook groups
This website has two sister groups on Facebook. This trifecta helps you get the information or help you need with the least effort.
PCT Washington For information about planning, resources, history, and the latest PCT trail conditions and issues.
PCT Washington Trail Angels For Trail Angels offering support to hikers and hikers seeking it. This includes transportation, lodging, trail "magic", or other on-trail assistance.
Other Facebook groups we partner closely with are The Lion's Den, the PCT SOBO Class of 202_, and PCT Section Hikers. We are also big fans of Tyler's Halfwayanywhere and the PCTA website. Note that the PCTA does not have a Facebook group.