The Canada Border Services Agency recently announced that hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) can no longer cross into Canada, aligning its policy with U.S. exit regulations. As a consequence, thru-hikers—who aim to traverse the trail from Mexico to Canada—will now have to backtrack nearly 30 miles from the trail's northern terminus to reach the nearest road in Hart's Pass, Washington. This change adds significant logistical challenges to their journey, especially as trail traffic has increased since the film adaptation of the memoir Wild drew attention to the hiking route.
A new policy from the Canada Border Services Agency prohibits hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail from crossing into Canada, aligning with U.S. regulations.
Thru-hikers completing the Pacific Crest Trail must now backtrack 30 miles to reach the nearest road in Washington, complicating their journey.
The policy change affects hikers' traditional routes, forcing them to adjust their plans significantly as they approach the trail's northern terminus.
After the success of the film adaptation of Wild, the Pacific Crest Trail saw a substantial increase in hikers, peaking at 1,196 completions in 2018.
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