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41.12, -121.97 · rel 1253065
41.12, -121.97 · rel 1253065
PCT - California Section O
130,0 km from McArthur-Burney Falls State Park to Interstate 5 through alpine terrain and lakes.
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park
→
Interstate 5
linear
130,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
16
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
2× ruins
2× Water
Mushroom Rock
summit ·
233 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Pigeon Hill
summit ·
240 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Red Mountain
summit ·
292 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Smithy
ruins ·
321 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Ladies cabin
ruins ·
369 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Dad Lofton Spring
Water ·
377 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Grizzly Peak
summit ·
381 m off route
130,0 km
100%
Deer Springs
Water ·
472 m off route
130,0 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 O is 130.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section O takes approximately 32h 21min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section O is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from McArthur-Burney Falls State Park to Interstate 5. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section O starts at McArthur-Burney Falls State Park.
PCT - California Section O is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section O is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.