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41.26, -122.65 · rel 1253310
41.26, -122.65 · rel 1253310
PCT - California Section P
157,0 km from Interstate 5 to Etna Summit through alpine terrain and lakes.
Interstate 5
→
Etna Summit
linear
157,0km
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
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?
7× Water
3× summit
Red Rock Spring
Water ·
on the route
157,0 km
100%
Carter Meadows Summit
summit ·
42 m off route
157,0 km
100%
White Ridge Spring
Water ·
45 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Popcorn Spring
Water ·
47 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Picayune Spring
Water ·
102 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Shasta View Spring
Water ·
110 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Fern Spring
Water ·
111 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Eagle Peak
summit ·
415 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Scott Mountain
summit ·
459 m off route
157,0 km
100%
Indian Springs
Water ·
500 m off route
157,0 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PCT - California Section P is 157.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section P takes approximately 39h 3min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section P is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Interstate 5 to Etna Summit. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section P starts at Interstate 5.
PCT - California Section P is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section P is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.