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Pacific Crest Trail
The PCT is a long-distance trail that runs along the U.S. West Coast from the border with Mexico to the border with Canada. The trail covers a distance of approximately 2,653 miles (4,270 km) and takes hikers through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the United States.
| Distance | Elevation |
|---|---|
| 2,653 mi (4,270 km) | 488,999 ft (149,047 m) ↗️ 459,180 ft (139,958 m) ↘️ |
Southern Terminus
The Desert
Campo to Kennedy Meadows South
| Distance | Elevation +/- | Days | Zeros | Neros | In and outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 648 mi (1,043 km) | 136,000 ft (41,450 m) ↗️ 131,000 ft (39,930 m) ↘️ | 33 | Idyllwild, Big Bear Lake | Wrightwood | Lake Morena, Julian, Acton RV, Agua Dulce, Hikertown |
| Highlights | Elevation |
|---|---|
| San Jacinto | 9,000 ft |
Sierra Nevada
Kennedy Meadows South to Echo Lake
| Distance | Elevation +/- | Days | Zeros | Neros | In and outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 mi (683 km) | 66,000 ft (20,1170 m) ↗️ 62,000 ft (18,900 m) ↘️ | 7 | KMS, Mammoth (2) | - | - |
Northern California
Chester to Seiad Valley
| Distance | Elevation +/- | Days | Zeros | Neros | In and outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 mi (951 km) | 83,000 ft (25,300 m) ↗️ 85,000 ft (25,900 m) ↘️ | 18 | Chester | Burney | Mt. Shasta, Etna, Seiad Valley |
Oregon
Seiad Valley to Cascade Locks
| Distance | Elevation +/- | Days | Zeros | Neros | In and outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 mi (722.7 km) | 62,000 ft (18,900 m) ↗️ 66,000 ft (20,100 m) ↘️ | 23 | Ashland (2), Eugene (2), Portland | Wrightwood | Lake Morena, Julian, Acton RV, Agua Dulce, Hikertown |
Washington
Cascade Locks to Canadian border
| Distance | Elevation +/- | Days | Zeros | Neros | In and outs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mi (805 km) | 103,000 ft (31,400 m) ↗️ 99,000 ft (30,200 m) ↘️ | 25 | Wenatchee (2), Wintrop | White Pass, Spectacle Lake | - |
Mt. Whitney
| Distance | Elevation |
|---|---|
| 18.25 km / 11.3 mi | 2901 ft ↗️ 3798 ft ↘️ |