Authorities have closed the border where the Pacific Crest Trail enters Canada.
EDMONDS, Wash. — The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and through Washington’s Cascade mountains, but folks looking to make the trek right now may not get to their final destination.
Jim and Diana Hansen have been hiking together since they met more that 30 years ago. Their latest adventure is continuing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, this time from Washington into Canada.
“There are no borders on the trail,” Jim said. “People that we’re meeting are from all over the world.”
Canadian authorities announced the closure at the end of January, stating it “aligns with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which does not allow travelers to enter the U.S. from Canada on the trail.”
“It does seem a bit coincidental,” Jim said.
Awaiting weary hikers 7 miles north of the Canadian border is a resort, complete with a hot tub …