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OSM map layer · LineString
39.45, -120.46 · rel 1249228
39.45, -120.46 · rel 1249228
PCT - California Section L
66,1 km from Donner Summit to Hwy 49 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Donner Summit
→
Hwy 49
linear
66,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
Mount Stephens
summit ·
92 m off route
4,6 km
7%
Petroglyphs
ruins ·
262 m off route
5,9 km
9%
McGlashan Point
viewpoint ·
262 m off route
6,6 km
10%
George R. Stewart Peak
summit ·
105 m off route
15,9 km
24%
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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06 ·
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PCT - California Section L is 66.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section L takes approximately 16h 27min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section L is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Donner Summit to Hwy 49. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section L starts at Donner Summit.
PCT - California Section L is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section L is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.