Editor’s note: This story was updated at 3:30 p.m., March 28, to correct the spelling of Robert Scheer's name and his age. The Pacific Crest Trail draws thousands of people from all experience levels ...

When northbound Pacific Crest Trail hikers emerge from Crowder Canyon in the Cajon Pass, they’ve already traveled 342 miles from the starting point at the U.S./Mexico border, and they’ve trekked 76 ...

Thousands of hikers attempting the Pacific Crest Trail each summer rely on remote towns for resources or respite — and no other community in California has earned a better reputation amongst these ...

Each spring, the small mountain hamlet of Idyllwild sees an influx of Pacific Crest Trail hikers who make a stop in town, which is located near the 179th mile of the 2,650-mile trek. The trail ...

Every year thousands of hikers traverse the Pacific Crest Trail near White Pass, one of the renowned trail’s most popular sections. Stretching from south of the Goat Rocks to Chinook Pass, it features ...

I wanted to share my experience thru-hiking the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2021. I witnessed a lot of beautiful things and had some amazing stories. These are just a few I collected along the ...

Thousands of people each year set off to hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail, popularized by Cheryl Strayed's book "Wild." But most won't make it. That's because hiking more than ...

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline toll-free from anywhere in the U.S. at 1-800-273-8255. An enduring speed record on ...

Thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail spend up to five months walking from Mexico to Canada — and the imprint of climate change is now felt along the entire route. The increased incidence of ...