Halfway Anywhere

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is one of the great long-distance trails of the world. It connects Mexico to Canada via a 2,660 mile / 4,280 km footpath across the Western United States.

Thru-hikers, those hiking the entire trail, face five distinct sections: the Desert, the Sierra, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. Every year, would-be thru-hikers begin at one border or the other (usually in the south) to hunt for border-to-border glory and more importantly, for themselves (or at least their spirit animal).

This page is dedicated to helping everyone curious about what awaits them (or their “crazy friend/relative”) on the PCT. If you have any questions, be sure to get in touch! And try not to die out there.

PCT Southern Terminus
The Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail
Top Pacific Crest Trail Posts
Old sign on the Pacific Crest Trail
The first day heading north from the Southern Terminus
Pacific Crest Trail Surveys

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Favorite PCT Posts
PCT Sierra Snow
What a snowy year in the Sierra can look like.
Pacific Crest Trail Gear
Pacific Crest Trail gear
Camped in the desert on the Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest Trail Resupply
Resupplying on the Pacific Crest Trail
Resupplying on the Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest Trail Planning
PCT rainy weather
Changing weather on the PCT
Pacific Crest Trail Questions
On-Trail Posts
Pacific Crest Trail Culture
Pacific Crest Trail Pre-Departure
Pacific Crest Trail Resources
Pacific Crest Trail Section Hikes
I Knew Nothing
Pacific Crest Trail Danger
Pacific Crest Trail Media
Pacific Crest Trail Apps
Pacific Crest Trail Books
Pacific Crest Trail Section Reports
More PCT Reading
The Leftovers

And that's it!

I've tried to make this as accessible and straightforward as possible because I remember what a hassle it was to find information about the Pacific Crest Trail before my thru-hike.

If you have any suggestions on how this page can be improved, questions about the Pacific Crest Trail, or requests for future posts, then contact me and let me know!