Canada Closes Pacific Crest Trail Border Crossing
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as a point of entry into Canada, requiring hikers to use designated border crossings instead. This change affects the 13-kilometer Canadian portion of the 4,265-kilometer trail, aligning Canadian policy with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. The nearest border crossings are approximately 100 kilometers from the trail’s terminus, potentially adding significant travel time and logistical complexity for hikers. This decision, announced after a period of COVID-related closure, may impact the hundreds of hikers who previously visited Manning Park Resort annually.
John Q. Hosedrinker