The Pines Fire started on July 29, 2002, affected a significant portion of the Pacific Crest Trail in Section A in California. The Cedar fire started October 26, 2003, and, while causing extensive damage to San Diego County, had relatively little additional impact on the PCT, as it stopped when it reached the area burnt in the Pines fire. I prepared maps of these fires in relation to the PCT.

Also, fire affected the trail in Section B (The Coyote Fire along Chihuahua Valley Road) and Section C (The Old Fire west of Big Bear). Matt Maxon created some maps showing the affected PCT which are also provided here with his permission.

• The PCT is open through the Cleveland National Forest, although some side trails west of the Sunrise Highway are still closed. The most notable closure is the Noble Canyon Trail, which had a water faucet just off the PCT and the highway. This faucet was off and the area fenced closed. See the PCT Water Reports website for updates as they become available.
• The PCT is open through the San Bernardino National Forest as well, although some access roads are still closed in the fire area. Check the PCTA Trail Conditions page for trail conditions.
  Look for the latest closure information at the PCTA Trail Register at the Post Office in Big Bear City and in trail registers south and north of Big Bear.
• The arch bridge at the confluence of Little Bear Creek and Deep Creek is partially destroyed. A burned tree fell on the bridge and took out a section; no date for repair. A signed detour has been constructed down to the creek for a ford or boulder hop crossing and up the other side past the bridge.