Many PCTRI readers and followers are aware of the recent emergence of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. While PCTRI remains focused on lifting the blanket bicycle closure on the non-Wilderness portions of the PCT, we recognize that the Sustainable Trails Coalition’s (STC) efforts to modify and improve management practices on most National Scenic Trails (including the

Several months ago, the US Forest Service drafted and quietly released a proposal that would entrench the 1988 bicycle ban on the PCT. Although USFS apparently wished to avoid significant public scrutiny, PCTRI has gone to great lengths to dissect the proposal and to rebut the highly irregular and draconian elements of the plan. A

As we continue our efforts, more research is necessary and this includes input from our primary user group(s) . . . YOU! We’ve drafted 5 additional surveys for sections all throughout California. Several surround the Big Bear Lake area, which is truly beautiful country (it all is, really!) just a short drive from the Greater

In an astounding rebuff to PCTRI’s and other mountain bikers’ four-year effort to restore multiuse to the non-Wilderness portions of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Forest Service has suddenly proposed to ratify the 1988 PCT bicycle ban for the Inyo, Sequoia, and Sierra National Forests and give the Forest Service and the Pacific Crest Trail

The USFS has initiated a revision process in the Inyo, Sequoia, and Sierra National Forests in the Pacific Southwest Region. We think our readership should be more specifically informed about the appalling language (emphasized in bold italics below) in Forest Service Plan #3375, for which objecting comments are requested by September 29: “Pacific Crest National

Our next survey takes us to Northern Washington, a 31 mile section between Rainy Pass and Harts pass. Some might refer to this area as “remote,” though our interpretation of that is that it affords unparalleled natural splendor . . . perfect for two-wheeled exploration!! Click here to take the survey!

To continue our search for some of the prime sections in Northern California, this one is an extension of our previous survey (#5). Combining this section with the last one could lead to a great weekend bike-packing excursion! Click here to take the survey!

Up next, a section in Northern California, just a little West of Reno, Nevada, stretching from Donner Summit up to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. The Tahoe area offers some spectacular outdoor activities, year round, amidst some of the most gorgeous landscape this country has to offer. We have no doubts that this would be a

First and foremost, WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here! Here at the PCTRI, we’ve noticed that a link to our surveys appears in your forum for May 19, 2014. A number of you have since answered our surveys and raised questions or made comments. We appreciate your feedback and are really surprised to hear just how

Another survey! This section is waaaaaay down near the Southern tip of the PCT in San Diego County. San Diego county has some truly fantastic, year-round riding and adding the PCT to the rideable trails just makes good sense! Click here to take the survey! We know that changes are coming to pardons in Canada