Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon

Things to know

• Covid measures in Oregon

  57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

  We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Oregon please refer to the Government of Oregon website.

  Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • Professional local mountain guides certified in emergency wilderness medicine, food handling and Leave No Trace Principles (and trained in local natural history)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by your guide while in the field
  • Tents and group gear (stoves, fuel water purification methods, etc.)
  • Transportation to and from the trailhead
  • Permits for trip

  What’s not included:

  • Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and backpack
• How fit do I need to be?

  This hiking adventure is for beginner to intermediate hikers. Previous wilderness backpacking experience and very good physical condition are required, as you will have to carry an overnight backpack for 8-12 miles per day and hike through various terrain for multiple days in a row. While the tempo will be slow, it will be steady. The PCT Oregon trip is a wilderness trip, so it is recommended that you train accordingly! Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing an overnight backpack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • Overnight pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 60-75L bag)
  • Sleeping bag and pad
  • Trekking poles
  • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  • Outer waterproof shell jacket (hard shell) with hood
  • Hiking pant (soft shell)
  • Lightweight long underwear base layer bottom
  • Lightweight long underwear base layer top
  • Insulating layer – midweight
  • Insulated down or synthetic jacket
  • Synthetic t-shirts
  • Warm hat
  • Sunhat
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Synthetic shorts and/or swimsuit
  • Flip flops — optional
  • Lightweight glove — optional
  • Foam ear plugs
  • Pocket knife
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Insulated mug
  • Lightweight bowl and spork
  • Sunglasses
  • Headlamp
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)
• What can I expect from hiking with a guide?

  Hiring a local guide offers you the chance to experience Oregon’s beauty to the fullest. Local guides know all the hidden gems the area has to offer, will explain the history and geology during the hike, and will customize your day to the desires of your group. Because there is so much to see and do in Oregon — and it gets crowded quickly — this is one location where it really pays to have a guide by your side to make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• Why should I book with 57hours?

  With us, it’s all play and no work for you! 57hours is an open platform that connects you with trained and certified outdoor adventure professionals all over the world. Using our tech-savvy, we make it super easy to find and book adventures worth tackling, with guides worth booking, all gathered from the first-hand experiences of the locals who adventure in these amazing locations.

• What about group sizes and pricing?

  The tours listed above are not private. All pricing is per person. The standard group size on these private Pacific Crest Trail hikes is eleven guests and two guides.

  If you’re traveling with a larger party, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• What is the minimum age requirement?
  • Everybody over the age of 18 is welcome to book this hiking adventure.
  • Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to hike with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
• What about bad weather?

  Tours are scheduled to fit with the seasons and ideal hiking conditions. When the weather does not cooperate, your guide will know the correct course of action to take. Whether that’s shifting to a more favorable location or postponing until conditions approve, your guide will know just what to do. In the event of predictably bad weather, you will be contacted prior to the trip to discuss suitable alternatives.

• Do I need an insurance policy?

  We highly recommended that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.

  As we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to purchase travel insurance that covers cancelled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. For peace of mind, we suggest you consider both options of insurance.

  If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to your meeting point, most people fly into Portland International Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service. Troutdale is just under half an hour away! You will meet your guides at their office in Troutdale, OR, from where you’ll head to your adventure. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the hiking ability of the group.

• Cancellation policy

  With 57hours, you benefit from both our own cancellation policy as well as that of the individual guiding service that delivers your adventure. All policies regarding cancellation will be clearly laid out by your guide after booking your adventure, but rest assured that our own cancellation policy will work on top of what is provided by your guide.

  For this adventure, 57hours offers a Moderate Cancellation Policy, which states:
  If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. For cancellations fourteen (14) to twenty nine (29) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. For cancellations zero (0) to thirteen (13) days in advance, the Client is not entitled to any refund.

  For more information on terms and conditions, please visit our Terms of Service page.