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34.37, -117.92 · rel 1238538
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PCT - California Section D

176,3 km from Interstate 15 to Agua Dulce through alpine terrain and lakes.

Interstate 15 Agua Dulce linear
176,3km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
27 views
2 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Urban Area Summit viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

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02 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument 10× Water viewpoint summit
1983 Winter Transit Memorial monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Fountainhead Spring Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Fiddleneck Spring Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Little Jimmy Spring Water · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Islip Saddle Day Use Area and Trailhead viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Windy Spring Water · 39 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Rattlesnake Spring Water · 62 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mount Hawkins summit · 79 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Inspiration Point summit · 79 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mount Burnham summit · 88 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Inspiration Point Vista viewpoint · 97 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mount Baden-Powell summit · 114 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Lamel Spring Water · 126 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Winston Spring Water · 141 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Guffy Spring Water · 143 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Cortelyou Spring Water · 147 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Throop Peak summit · 176 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Famous Rock summit · 186 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Sheep Camp Spring Water · 201 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Mormon Road monument · 123 m off route 176,3 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 88,1 km 176,3 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

05 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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07 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

PCT - California Section D is 176.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section D takes approximately 43h 51min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section D is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Interstate 15 to Agua Dulce. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section D starts at Interstate 15.
PCT - California Section D is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section D is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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