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1180 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
35.40, -118.21 · rel 1243414
35.40, -118.21 · rel 1243414
PCT - California Section F
137,9 km from Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass through alpine terrain and lakes.
Tehachapi Pass
→
Walker Pass
linear
137,9km
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
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× Water
1× monument
3× summit
Hungry Spring
Water ·
456 m off route
124,1 km
90%
Golden Oaks Spring
Water ·
on the route
137,9 km
100%
Walker's Pass
monument ·
on the route
137,9 km
100%
Robin Bird Spring
Water ·
65 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Waterhole Mine Spring
Water ·
121 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Skinner Peak
summit ·
179 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Lander's Meadow Spring
Water ·
316 m off route
137,9 km
100%
McIver's Spring
Water ·
340 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Weldon Peak
summit ·
363 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Wyleys Knob
summit ·
376 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Harris Grade Spring
Water ·
392 m off route
137,9 km
100%
Horse Spring
Water ·
413 m off route
137,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1180 m
–
2098 m
0 km
69,0 km
137,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1575 m elevation
Halfway
1901 m elevation
Three quarters
1964 m elevation
Finish
1611 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PCT - California Section F is 137.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section F takes approximately 34h 19min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section F is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Tehachapi Pass to Walker Pass. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section F starts at Tehachapi Pass.
PCT - California Section F is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section F is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.