CBSA Discontinues Issuance of Pacific Crest Trail Permits
January 27, 2025, 7:30 PM
Ottawa, ON – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that it will no longer issue permits for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) effective immediately. This decision was made due to a decline in the number of Canadians applying for permits, along with operational challenges related to the issuance and management of permits.
The PCT is a long-distance hiking trail that spans 4,265 kilometers (2,650 miles) from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian border in British Columbia. The trail passes through some of the most stunning scenery in the United States, including the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Mojave Desert.
Canadians have traditionally needed to obtain a permit from the CBSA to hike on the PCT in Canada, as the trail crosses the international border. However, the number of Canadians applying for permits has declined in recent years. In 2022, only 35 Canadian hikers were issued permits, compared to over 100 in previous years.
In addition to the decline in demand, the CBSA has also cited operational challenges related to the issuance and management of permits. The agency has stated that the process is time-consuming and resource-intensive, and that it is no longer feasible to continue providing this service.
Canadian hikers who wish to hike the PCT will now need to obtain a permit from the United States Forest Service. The Forest Service offers a variety of permits, including long-distance permits that allow hikers to hike the entire trail.
The CBSA’s decision to discontinue the issuance of PCT permits is a disappointment to some Canadian hikers. However, the agency has stated that it will continue to work with the United States Forest Service to ensure that Canadian hikers have access to the PCT.
For more information on obtaining a permit to hike the PCT, please visit the United States Forest Service website: www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/permits-passes-special-uses/pct-long-distance-permit
The CBSA is discontinuing the issuance of Pacific Crest Trail permits
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