Pacific Crest Trail Association

The Pacific Crest Trail Association's mission is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands.

PCTA is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to protecting the Pacific Crest Trail. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the support of thousands of people around the world who love the PCT.  

We’re a membership organization built of trail lovers like you. Together, we share a common vision: the long-term preservation of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Your gift of $25 or more qualifies you to receive the following benefits of membership:

• the knowledge that your membership helps to protect and preserve the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail for future generations;

 

• The PCT Communicator, PCTA’s full-color, members-only magazine;

 

• a one-year subscription to Backpacker Magazine (U.S. Residents only);

 

• a Pacific Crest Trail decal;

 

• Discounts on PCTA store items and PCTA activities;

 

• invitations to participate in trail classes and volunteer trail projects.