Hikers walking thousands of Miles to Cascade Locks PCT Days Aug. 16 & 17
File Photo from PCT Days 2023 - That loop or magnifying glass on Jacob Brown’s hat helps him look at plants in minute detail and also helps with his photography. He’s a botanist from Arizona who spent a few days at PCT Days in Cascade Locks in his meandering from Mexico to Canada.
By Tom Peterson
The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 15, 2024 — Hikers are making their way from all over Oregon and Washington to take part in the Pacific Crest Trail Days Friday, Aug. 16 and 17.
It’s an infamous stop along the way as through-hikers traverse some of the Northwest’s most gorgeous country as it winds a total distance of 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington until reaching the Canadian border.
This weekend, hundreds of hikers will fill the Gorge town for great conversation, fun and a look at the latest and greatest hiking and camping gear.
Pie Eating hit full gear at PCT Days in 2023
Everyone is welcome and the price of admission is a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item or monetary contribution to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank.
File Photo from 2023 PCT Days - The suggested admission price for PCT Days is a non-perishable food item or monetary contribution to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank.
The annual festival is being held at the Marine Park, with camping for hikers on Thunder Island, across the locks.
PCT Days celebrates and promotes hiking, camping, backpacking & outdoor stewardship. Attendees participate in activities, games, & presentations, win awesome gear at the raffle, and get great deals on the latest outdoor products from sponsors at the Gear Expo. The day featured talks about essential items to carry, leave no trace camping, as well a huge raffle at the end that raised thousands of dollars for trail stewardship.
