PCT NEWS The Permits You Need for Hiking the PCT in Oregon Thinking about a PCT hike this summer? The first thing to determine is if you’ll need a permit. That depends on the state you’re hiking in, the section of trail you want to hike (i.e., a specific forest or wilderness area), and how …
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PCT NEWS Forest Service Delays Launch of Central Cascades Permits; Increases Quotas for PCT Today was supposed to be the first day that hikers could apply for Central Cascades Wilderness Permits for the 2020 hiking season. These are the new permits that will limit hiker access to Oregon’s Central Cascades wilderness areas: Three Sisters, Mount …
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PCT Permits Generally, taking a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail does not require any special permits or fees. You can go to just about any trailhead in Oregon and start hiking. However, there are a few exceptions to that rule. Most are simply a matter of filling out a free wilderness area registration form …
UPDATE: As of spring 2017, permits are no longer required for camping in Jefferson Park. For more info, visit our Permits page. In a move to try to reduce the impact of too many hikers’ boots and tents, Willamette National Forest will begin requiring permits to camp in the Jefferson Park area. This popular camp …
HIKING THE PCT FAQ About PCT Hiking in OR When can I hike the PCT in Oregon? Oregon’s PCT hiking season typically lasts from July to October. This is when the trail is generally clear of snow and the weather is mostly favorable. The 2020 hiking season is shaping up to be a fairly normal …
DAY HIKING MOUNT HOOD 10 Trails for Safe Social Distancing this Summer With the COVID pandemic still sweeping the country (and cases in Oregon actually going up!), social distancing has become the new norm. With safety in mind, this is a good summer to avoid some of Mount Hood’s more popular trails, and discover some …