The Pacific Northwest Trail

From the Pacific Ocean to the Continental Divide, we build and manage a 1,200 mile-long route to conserve the Northwest’s wildest places for all.

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is Yours to Explore

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The Pacific Northwest Trail Association is the only organization whose sole priority is to build, maintain and protect the PNT. Join us in leaving an enduring conservation legacy as one of the builders and protectors of the PNT – a rare and powerful opportunity to make a difference. 

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The PNT is among our newest National Scenic Trails. Learn how the PNTA and our partners are working to build a better PNT, today. Find out what you can do to get involved and to help permanently protect the trail for generations to come.

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From the Continental Divide to the Pacific, this 1,200 mile path is high for the views and long on adventure, ranking among the most scenic and rugged long-distance trails in the world.  Whether you have two hours or two months to explore, the PNT offers something for everyone.

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After Three Year Closure, The North Cascades Brush Creek Trail Re-opens!

After Three Year Closure, the North Cascades Brush Creek Trail Re-opens! After three years of being closed due to wildfire damage, the Brush Creek Trail in the North Cascades National Park is open! This allows trail users to fully traverse North Cascades National Park — and the entire Pacific Northwest Trail — for the first…

Over 2,122 Logs and Counting: The PNTA Performance Crews Are Hard At Work

Over 2,122 Logs and Counting: The PNTA Performance Crews Are Hard At Work With four hitches down and a few more to go, our performance trail crews are still working hard on the PNT. From clearing over 500 logs in a single hitch to maintaining hundreds of feet of tread, our performance trail crews continue…

Protecting the Wild Heart of the Pacific Northwest Trail: Why the Roadless Rule Matters

Protecting the Wild Heart of the Pacific Northwest Trail: Why the Roadless Rule Matters The Pacific Northwest Trail offers hikers an unparalleled journey across the wild heart of Washington, Idaho and Montana. From towering forests and clear-running streams to sweeping mountain vistas, the trail’s magic depends on landscapes that feel untouched. Much of that magic…

Small Crews Go To Great Lengths To Protect the PNT

Small Crews Go To Great Lengths To Protect the PNT Our performance trail crews have their boots on the trail and cross-cut saws in their hands — putting their time and grit into keeping the Pacific Northwest Trail open. From multi-day logouts to excavating giant boulders, our five PNTA Performance Crews are now completing their…

Land Management Cuts Continued: What to Expect in the Year Ahead

Last month, I wrote about how staffing and funding cuts to federal agencies and nonprofit partners like PNTA would likely impact the management of public lands. This is a report of the most recent developments for the PNT and what trail users should expect in the year ahead. Agency Budgets In March, congress averted a…
PNTA Executive Director in the United States Capitol in 2025.

Who Will Keep Our Trails Open? The Federal Cuts Threatening Public Lands

Pacific Northwest Trail Association’s Executive Director, Jeff Kish, recently flew to Washington, DC to advocate for the Pacific Northwest Trail, public lands in general, and the dedicated workers who care for them. Read below to learn what’s at stake.   Since mid-February, the news that federal land management agencies have been forced to lay off…

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