Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail that runs through three western states is already challenging. Now the grueling journey may become even tougher this year due to federal cuts.

The Pacific Crest Trail in the William O. Douglas Wilderness near Chinook Pass in September 2024. Some people fear proposed federal funding cuts could limit access to some trails in Washington ...

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It stretches 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian ...

SEATTLE — Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now have to take a detour on their way to Canada. The change goes into effect on Friday. The Canada Border Services Agency announced that hikers ...

Planning a 2,650-mile trek on the Pacific Crest Trail from the U.S.-Mexico border to Canada? Prepare to turn around. On Monday, the Canada Border Services Agency announced it will no longer issue ...

For the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the decision is "a disappointing development," said Haskel, who hiked the PCT northbound in 2006.

Previously, Pacific Crest Trail visitors could get a permit to cross into Canada to save dozens of miles walking to the nearest U.S. road.

On Monday, Jan. 28, Canada Border Services Agency announced that it will no longer issue permits on the Pacific Crest Trail for those who want to cross into British Columbia. The popular hiking ...

Renee Miller hiked 457 miles alone and unsupported to break the women’s record for fastest known time on the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Renee Miller (L) at the start of her solo ...