Pacific Crest Trail

California

California

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5.6 mi

Distance

2,704 ft

Gain

2h 43m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Inyo National Forest

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

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Why you'll love it

Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.6 mi
Elevation gain
2,704 ft
Elevation loss
2,704 ft
Highest point
8,349 ft
Lowest point
7,608 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail in California, 11.28 miles and 2,704 feet of elevation gain. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 8,349 feet.

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