Start
1389 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
39.78, -120.94 · rel 1249245
39.78, -120.94 · rel 1249245
PCT - California Section M
146,7 km from Hwy 49 to Hwy 70 through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hwy 49
→
Hwy 70
linear
146,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× viewpoint
8× summit
Switchback spring
Water ·
on the route
30,8 km
21%
Lookout Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
142,3 km
97%
Chimney Rock
summit ·
on the route
142,3 km
97%
Bucks Summit
summit ·
125 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Mount Etna
summit ·
241 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Mount Pleasant
summit ·
293 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Pilot Peak
summit ·
377 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Stafford Mountain
summit ·
388 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Fowler Peak
summit ·
495 m off route
142,3 km
97%
Gibraltar
summit ·
168 m off route
146,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
687 m
–
2265 m
0 km
73,4 km
146,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2237 m elevation
Halfway
1821 m elevation
Three quarters
1860 m elevation
Finish
687 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 M is 146.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section M takes approximately 36h 30min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section M is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hwy 49 to Hwy 70. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section M starts at Hwy 49.
PCT - California Section M is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section M is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.