Save HikerTown!
A Historic PCT Landmark Under Threat
The Community
We Are Hikertown
“This isn't just a stop on the trail. It's our home.”
- Hikertown Residents
Why It Matters
What Makes Hikertown Special
Pacific Crest Trail
Historic stop for thousands of hikers.
Old West Character
Unique buildings and atmosphere.
Living Community
Real people living and working there.
Watch Their Stories
Voices of
HIKERTOWN
Hear directly from hikers, residents, and community members fighting to protect Hikertown.
- Resident interviews.
- Business owners.
- PCT hikers.
- Former visitors.
Coming Soon
A Film About Hikertown
A documentary is currently being produced to capture the story of Hikertown and the people fighting to preserve it — their lives, their land, and their legacy.
The Stakes
What We Stand to Lose
Hikertown Community
A living trail landmark, home to real people and a gateway for PCT thru-hikers.
Industrial Development
Highway expansion + 4,800-acre solar farm threatening the entire corridor.
7,000+ acres of undisturbed public land. Two threatened plant species. One irreplaceable community.
The Place
Hikertown in Photos
The Fight
How We Got Here
Hikertown Founded
Hikertown becomes a beloved waypoint on the Pacific Crest Trail, welcoming hikers from across the country.
First Threat Identified
Community members discover that an I-5 corridor expansion EIR includes Hikertown land within the proposed right-of-way.
Coalition Formed
47 local organizations and advocacy groups unite to form the Save Hikertown Coalition.
Petition Launched
The official online petition launches, collecting 1,000 signatures in the first 48 hours.
Solar Threat Emerges
A parallel 4,800-acre industrial solar proposal surfaces, threatening the same wilderness corridor.
County Vote Pending
The community mobilizes ahead of the critical county vote on development permits. Your voice is needed now.
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