Oregon Permits
Central Cascades wilderness permits will be available starting April 6.
How to Get Your Permit
Go to the Central Cascades Wilderness Permits Page
Select your desired trailhead and entry date:
Trailhead: PCT Irish Taylor
Select each day/night you want to be in the area. I estimated 5 days, even if it would only take me 4 days.
Pay the reservation processing fee (around $6 USD)
Print your permit and carry it with you on your hike.
Washington Permits
North Cascades National Park backcountry permits will be available starting April 29.
How to Get Your Permit
Go to the North Cascades National Park Backcountry Permits
Select your desired trailhead and entry date:
Trailhead:
Entry: Agnes Creek (PCT) Trailhead-Stehekin Rd
Exit: Bridge Creek (PCT) Trail- SR 20
Select each day/night you want to be in the area.
You will only be in this permit area for one day; the other areas do not require a permit.
I don't plan to camp at the campgrounds in the area, so there is no need to reserve a campsite.
Pay the reservation processing fee (around $6 USD)
Print your permit and carry it with you on your hike.
Canada PCT Entry Permits
You are required to apply for this permit at least 8-10 weeks before entering Canada (and no further in advance than six months).
How to Get Your Permit
Go to the Canada PCT Entry Permit application
Fill out the application form completely.
It is preferred that you type your application using the online fillable form. Only use UPPER CASE/CAPITAL LETTERS.
All hikers (including Canadians) are required to use this fillable PDF application form: Canada PCT Entry Permit application. (Allow up to 8 weeks for a response. Please do not resubmit or call CBSA for a status update within this period. Too many phone calls/emails are slowing down the process considerably.)
The instructions say to print and scan it, but you can do it on your phone without having to do that. Here's how.
Email the signed form along with pictures of your passport and driver's license to the address listed on the form. They usually respond within 8 weeks with an approval.