Dozens of hikers suddenly fall sick on California section of iconic Pacific Crest Trail
Dozens of hikers have fallen ill with norovirus while hiking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail in California. The Pacific Crest Trail Association is working with health officials to address the outbreak. Symptoms have included severe gastrointestinal distress, prompting some hikers to seek medical attention.
- ▪Approximately 7-12 confirmed cases of norovirus have been reported in the Wrightwood area over the past two weeks.
- ▪An older hiker had to be airlifted to a hospital due to the illness.
- ▪The Pacific Crest Trail Association is advising hikers to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of the virus.
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Metro Dozens of hikers suddenly fall sick on California section of iconic Pacific Crest Trail By Benjamin Brown Published May 25, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. The popular hiking destination spans more than 2,600 miles and goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. 3 Dozens of hikers have had symptoms of the norovirus while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
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