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Oregon is notorious for its mosquitoes. By August, when the first thru’-hikers will be passing through, they will have become only a minor nuisance; if you are hiking immediately after the snowmelt, however, you could find them extremely annoying.

Thru’-hikers will tackle Oregon in August and early September and can expect good weather to predominate. There will be the occasional thunderstorm and hikers must be prepared for rain and even snow. Forest fires have been a problem in recent years, so don’t be surprised if a section of the PCT is closed for this reason.

Washington

Only 480 miles remain before you reach the Canadian border. Southern Washington is rather like Oregon and, assuming you are fit, you can manage high mileages. In Goat Rocks Wilderness, however, you return to a spectacular alpine landscape. Mount Rainier and Glacier Peak, both covered by large glaciers, dominate your hike through Northern Washington. You are back in terrain characterised by long steep climbs and descents, and your average hiking speed will be closer to two than three miles per hour.