Pacific Crest Trail Closures vs BearAware

Wildfire, landslides, and collapsed bridges—oh my! Knowing what is open or closed is essential for any trip; the Pacific Crest Trail Association works hard to provide the latest information. Embark on your Pacific Crest Trail journey with confidence using our app, where you can effortlessly stay in-the-know about important trail closures and alerts. With information delivered right to your fingertips, you can enjoy your time on trail knowing you have the official updates from the PCTA. - Browse closures: With list view by region, and trail-wide map view - Work offline: Keep access to your closure information while you're out on the trail; check for updates when you're back within cellular service or WiFi. *some features do not work offline - Save closures to a list: Track the closures that you're interested in on your Watchlist - Dive deeper into closures: Get the critical information you need to make decisions about your hike with informative text, pre-downloaded PDFs, images, and links - Navigate: Use closure maps to navigate detours, and download closure map areas to navigate while offline

The ultimate safety companion for hikers, campers, anglers, and anyone living or recreating in bear country. The BearAware is a community-powered map that helps you stay aware of recent bear activity to make smarter, safer decisions outdoors. Share and view sightings in real-time. By contributing your own observations, you help create a safer environment for both people and bears. Designed for the real world, our app works seamlessly offline, allowing you to log a sighting the moment it happens, no matter how remote your location. When you're back in cell range, your report automatically syncs to the community map. Key Features: • Live Community Map: See pins of recent grizzly sightings reported by a community of outdoor enthusiasts and residents. Know what's happening in your area before you head out. • Instant Offline Recording: No signal? No problem. The app saves your sighting with precise GPS data and uploads it automatically once you regain service. • Simple & Fast Reporting: Quickly log the date, time, location, and an optional comment with just a few taps. • Essential Bear Safety Guide: Brush up on crucial safety protocols and learn how to be "Bear Aware" with our easy-to-access in-app guide. • Privacy-Focused Community: We use anonymous accounts to protect your identity while allowing you to contribute valuable information to keep the community safe.