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40.48, -121.41 · rel 1251009
40.48, -121.41 · rel 1251009
PCT - California Section N
210,2 km from Hwy 70 to McArthur-Burney Falls State Park through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hwy 70
→
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park
linear
210,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Cave
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?
2× Attraction
1× cave
4× Water
3× summit
"Stand by Me" Bridge
Attraction ·
202 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Subway Cave (exit)
cave ·
372 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Frog Spring
Water ·
on the route
2,1 km
1%
Cold Springs
Water ·
on the route
2,1 km
1%
Locke Peak
summit ·
110 m off route
2,1 km
1%
Butte County High Point
summit ·
192 m off route
2,1 km
1%
Terminal Geyser
Attraction ·
218 m off route
2,1 km
1%
Humboldt Peak
summit ·
309 m off route
2,1 km
1%
Little Cub Spring
Water ·
339 m off route
2,1 km
1%
Domingo Spring
Water ·
397 m off route
2,1 km
1%
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 N is 210.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section N takes approximately 52h 18min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section N is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hwy 70 to McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section N starts at Hwy 70.
PCT - California Section N is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section N is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.