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A Vision for Resource Management Along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail Association envisions a continuous special trail management corridor, varying in width as necessary but generally at least 500 feet wide, in which the natural resources on and in proximity to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail will be consistently managed to provide a quality user experience and to assure the health of the resources.

This vision does not represent a major departure from the Comprehensive Management Plan for the Pacific Crest Trail, but it does anticipate an increased sensitivity to its designation as a national scenic trail, and the recreational value it represents to hikers and equestrians.

Furthermore, the Association envisions that this corridor will initially be applied to public lands, and eventually to the entire trail as time and circumstance allow. Particular emphasis is justified as management plans are revised or updated for National Forests, National Parks, Bureau of Land Management Areas, State Parks and State Forests. As the major partner of the agencies responsible for managing the trail, the Association believes that management activities within and affecting the corridor, including forest health, water quality, wildlife habitat, trail maintenance, and trail construction or reconstruction, should only take place after consultation among the respective partners.

The Association has and will expend considerable effort and resources to advance this vision and looks forward to collaborating with its partners as they and the Association work to realize a mutually acceptable result.

Adopted by the Pacific Crest Trail Association Board of Directors on October 22, 2000