Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000

California

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6.8 mi

Distance

3,495 ft

Gain

3h 7m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    20 active alerts in Shasta-Trinity National Forest; most severe: Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure

    USFSPosted May 2, 2025 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 62°F / low 31°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.8 mi
Elevation gain
3,495 ft
Elevation loss
3,495 ft
Highest point
7,082 ft
Lowest point
6,593 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 is a 13.52-mile out-and-back trail in California with 3,495 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 7,082 feet.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
6,814 ft
High point
7,082 ft
Total climbing
3,495 ft
Total descent
3,495 ft
Steepest stretch
20% grade around mile 6.4 on the way out
Length (round trip)
14 mi
Shape
Out and back

The climb is steady from start to finish.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Shasta-Trinity National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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