Pacific Crest Trail harassment rises

- Recent survey of the Pacific Crest Trail class of 2025 shows hikers reporting a notable increase in discrimination and harassment on-trail this year. - The report is anchored in the Class of 2025 survey published by Halfway Anywhere, which frames the trend as worsening rather than isolated. - That change shifts the on-trail risk picture for prospective thru‑hikers and section hikers, affecting choices about timing, partners, and route sections. (halfwayanywhere.com)