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34.78, -118.46 · rel 1243366
34.78, -118.46 · rel 1243366
PCT - California Section E
177,6 km from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi Pass through alpine terrain and lakes.
Agua Dulce
→
Tehachapi Pass
linear
177,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
1× summit
Bear Spring
Water ·
on the route
177,6 km
100%
Sawmill Mountain
summit ·
279 m off route
177,6 km
100%
Craig Spring
Water ·
496 m off route
177,6 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 E is 177.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section E takes approximately 44h 11min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section E is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi Pass. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section E starts at Agua Dulce.
PCT - California Section E is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section E is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.