Due to planned road construction, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is implementing temporary closures at trailheads and campgrounds along Highway 20 from Aug. 3 – Sept. 15, 2026, affecting the north and south Rainy Pass PCT trailheads.

PCT trailheads will remain open, but may be temporarily inaccessible

Per the Forest Service: "PCT Trail No 2000 (PCT North of Rainy Pass) – Through-hikers will be able to make their way around the construction area to regain the PCT. The trail will be inaccessible to stock. There is limited roadside parking along State Route 20 that will quickly max out. It is never acceptable to park along State Route 20 with wheels over the white fog lines. Choose another area to hike if parking options are full. Bridge Creek Trail No 2000 (PCT South into North Cascades National Park) – this trail is on the opposite side of SR20 from the parking area so the trail will remain accessible, but the limited roadside parking will make access difficult. There are additional pullouts east of the Bridge Creek Trailhead within a half mile that can accommodate a horse trailer as well as passenger vehicles. Recreationists should use caution walking along SR20 to access the trail."