You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It ...

What is trail magic? Trail magic ranges from a shared snack to a ride from a stranger, rooted in goodwill and the belief that ...

Some people give up months of their regular life to through-hike the entire 2,650-mile, Pacific Crest Trail in a single season, but others, like El Cajon resident Dana Law, doggedly complete one ...

Editor’s note: Explore contributor Gensheng Tian hiked a part of the Pacific Crest Trail in July. This is the first of two installments.

The Pacific Crest Trail stretches from Canada, all the way to Mexico, passing through Washington State on the way. The trail meets the Canadian border at Manning Park.

Mountain biking could be getting its answer to the Pacific Crest Trail, and its first leg to be announced is in Washington.

Pacific Crest Trail hikers pass burned trees in a section of Angeles National Forest, which burned during the 2020 Bobcat Fire, on April 1, 2022, east of Los Angeles.

The Pacific Crest Trail is not only a scenic trail but also home to thru hikers who are traveling the entire route. Once you step onto the trail, their fantastic stories will inspire.