This initial video is intended to outline how you can thruhike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) if you are unable to secure a PCTA Long Distance Permit for the complete trail. You are still able to hike the PCT using local permits, and it is surprisingly easy to do. Some related LINKS are provided below. If you plan carefully, it is possible to hike the Pacific Crest Trail using only 3 section/area permits. This is an initial video discussing the topic from the perspective of hiking Northbound (NOBO) from Campo to the Canadian Border. Updates and any corrections will be added through the season.

RELATED LINKS:

Cleveland National Forest information
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/44...

Cleveland National Forest Area Maps
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_...

Idyllwild and San Jacinto Permit Info For the San Jacinto Mountain Area
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/s...
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=636

San Jacinto Trail Report Weather / Conditions
https://www.sanjacjon.com

Inyo Wilderness Walk Up Permit For the Sierra
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/23...

PCTA Long Distance Permit For Sonora Pass to Canada
https://permit.pcta.org/

Triple Crown Outfitters 15 Page Permit Summary for all separate PCT permitted sections
Needs some updating for 2023 post covid closures.
https://www.triplecrownoutfitters.com...

California Campfire Permit
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/perm...