15 miles of Pacific Crest Trail in San Bernardino County closed due to 2015 Lake Fire damage

Many outdoor enthusiasts dream of hiking the length of the Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon and Washington, but this year a portion of the trail is closed off because of damage from a massive fire.

The trail, known as the PCT, is a 2,700-mile stretch that starts at the Mexican border and winds its way up to Canada. The trail was the setting for the 2014 movie "Wild."

But just north of Whitewater, a 15-mile piece of the trail is closed because of the devastating Lake Fire that erupted in 2015 and burned 32,000 acres.

The detour is a minor setback, but the small stretch of trail through the San Bernardino Mountains should reopen as early as next month.