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32.93, -116.50 · rel 1246902
32.93, -116.50 · rel 1246902
PCT - California Section A
171,2 km from Campo to Warner Springs through alpine terrain and lakes.
Campo
→
Warner Springs
linear
171,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 14 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
4× Water
2× viewpoint
7× summit
Pacific Crest Trail Southern Terminus
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Barrel Spring
Water ·
on the route
171,2 km
100%
Eagle rock
viewpoint ·
36 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Foster Point
viewpoint ·
49 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Oasis Spring
Water ·
86 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Garnet Mountain
summit ·
185 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Garnet Mountain
summit ·
212 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Lower Morris Meadow springs
Water ·
220 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Piñon Point
summit ·
246 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Stephenson Peak
summit ·
250 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Garnet Peak
summit ·
408 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Monument Peak
summit ·
473 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Chariot Mountain
summit ·
488 m off route
171,2 km
100%
Yellow Rose Spring
Water ·
492 m off route
171,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PCT - California Section A is 171.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section A takes approximately 42h 35min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section A is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Campo to Warner Springs. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section A starts at Campo.
PCT - California Section A is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section A is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.