I oppose the repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. There are 63 roadless areas along 288 miles of the PCT in California, Oregon and Washington. These miles represent roughly 11% of the trail. Roadless areas provide clean drinking water to 60 million Americans, and these undeveloped lands are critical to our nation’s ecological health. Even after thru hiking the PCT in 2026, I enjoy recreating along the PCT for day hikes and longer backpacking trips; it is beneficial for my physical and mental health.