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California
0.5 mi
Distance
7 ft
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Why you'll love it
Olancha Pass - PCT South
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This brief segment of the Pacific Crest Trail near Olancha Pass offers a quick, accessible walk through the high desert terrain of the southern Sierra Nevada region. With minimal elevation change and a short distance, it's an ideal option for those wanting to experience a portion of the iconic PCT without committing to a longer backpacking route. The trail provides views of the surrounding mountain landscape and serves as a gateway to exploring more extensive PCT sections.
Olancha Pass
~1 min drive
Easy 3-mile desert pass hike with minimal elevation gain near Olancha.
Bear Trap Meadow
~2 min drive
Easy 3.1-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Lost Meadow
~9 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile meadow hike with 945 ft elevation gain and scenic open terrain.
Olancha Stock
~5 min drive
Steep 2.9-mile alpine climb with 1,849 ft gain near Olancha.
Honey Bee
~2 min drive
Easy 3.33-mile trail with gentle elevation gain near Honey Bee.
Soda Creek
~9 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through California woodland with minimal elevation gain.
Strawberry Mdw to Monache
~10 min drive
Easy alpine meadow walk between Strawberry and Monache in the southern Sierra.
Strawberry Bell
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.68-mile trail with 778 ft gain in Strawberry Bell area.
Haiwee
~10 min drive
Moderate 7.4-mile Eastern Sierra hike with 605 ft elevation gain.
Old Jordan Dennison
~10 min drive
Easy 2.7-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
