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OSM map layer · LineString
38.08, -119.53 · rel 1245492
38.08, -119.53 · rel 1245492
PCT - California Section I
116,2 km from Hwy 120 to Hwy 108 through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hwy 120
→
Hwy 108
linear
116,2km
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
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
2× summit
Soda Springs
Water ·
50 m off route
116,2 km
100%
Elbow Hill
summit ·
353 m off route
116,2 km
100%
Volunteer Peak
summit ·
412 m off route
116,2 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 I is 116.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section I takes approximately 28h 55min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section I is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hwy 120 to Hwy 108. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section I starts at Hwy 120.
PCT - California Section I is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section I is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.