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37.25, -118.77 · rel 1244686
37.25, -118.77 · rel 1244686
PCT - California Section H
287,1 km from Crabtree Meadows to Hwy 120 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Crabtree Meadows
→
Hwy 120
linear
287,1km
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
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× Attraction
2× ruins
3× summit
Donald Downs Plaque
monument ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
John Muir Rock
Attraction ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
Rock Monster
Attraction ·
on the route
287,1 km
100%
Shorty's Woods Creek Crossing Cabin
ruins ·
120 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Puppy Dome
summit ·
142 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Glacier Spike
summit ·
293 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Shorty's Vidette Meadow Cabin
ruins ·
347 m off route
287,1 km
100%
Junction Peak
summit ·
474 m off route
287,1 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PCT - California Section H is 287.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section H takes approximately 71h 26min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section H is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Crabtree Meadows to Hwy 120. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section H starts at Crabtree Meadows.
PCT - California Section H is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section H is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.