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California

Pacific Crest Trail

1.5 mi

Distance

1,861 ft

Gain

56 min

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside San Bernardino National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Through-trail
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,861 ft
Elevation loss
1,861 ft
Highest point
7,230 ft
Lowest point
6,855 ft
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About this trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 3.02-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,861 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 7,230 feet.

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