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Pedestrian Lane on the Bridge of the Gods? Petition Seeks Funding
The Bridge of the Gods is an iconic part of the PCT. It's also one of the most dangerous. A new petition seeks to add a pedestrian lane.
California Hiker Found Dead After Fall in Sierra Nevada
ACalifornia man who went missing on a solo backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada was found dead on Saturday, August 19. Stephen Bloor, 57, of Santa Ana, was reported missing...
Karel Sabbe Reclaims PCT FKT… and it wasn’t even close
At 9:36 am, on Saturday, August 26, accomplished ultra-runner and dentist Karel Sabbe touched the monument at the PCT's northern terminus at the US-Canada border. According to his website, just...
Pacific Crest Trail Hiker Rescued by Shasta County Search and Rescue
Deputies from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office – Burney Station were dispatched on Monday, August 21, 2023, around 6:15 p.m., to aid a hiker in need along the Pacific Crest...
Fires Close CDT Sections in Montana
It's that time of year again. Fresh off the hottest July of the past 100 years (and maybe the coolest July of the next 100), fire danger in Western forests...
Missing Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Vermont
Robert Kerker, aka "Steady Eddie" is has gone missing in Vermont. He is hiking north on the Appalachian Trail.
Portion of the CDT Closed After Fatal Grizzly Attack
A portion of the CDT has been closed after a fatal grizzly attack on a nearby trail just outside of Yellowstone.
Severe Flooding in New England Closes Portions of the AT
Another round of storms has brought severe flooding to New England, closing roads and forcing hikers to remain in place.
Kennebec River Ferry Service Paused (Again) Due to High Water Levels
The Kennebec River Ferry on the Appalachian Trail in Maine has temporarily paused service due to "extremely high water levels" on the river, according to an Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC)...
Search Underway for Missing Hiker in Southwest Colorado
A search is currently underway for a 28-year-old man who disappeared on Saturday evening while hiking in the Echo Basin area of the La Plata Mountains. The missing person, identified...