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PCT - California Section Q

90,4 km from Etna Summit to Seiad Valley through alpine terrain and lakes.

Etna Summit → Seiad Valley linear
90,4km 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

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02 · 9 points along the route

What will you encounter?

5× Water 4× summit
Buckhorn Spring Water · on the route 90,4 km 100%
Soft Water Spring Water · on the route 90,4 km 100%
Big Ridge summit · 105 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Cub Bear Spring Water · 235 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Cold Spring Water · 299 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Buckhorn Mountain summit · 315 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Black Marble Mountain summit · 316 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Fern Spring Water · 404 m off route 90,4 km 100%
Huckleberry Mountain summit · 478 m off route 90,4 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 45,2 km 90,4 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

PCT - California Section P
PCT
at 0,0 km
PCT - California Section Q
PCT
at 0,0 km
Bigfoot Trail
BFT
at 37,2 km
Kelsey National Recreation Trail
at 49,6 km
PCT - California Section R
PCT
at 90,4 km
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 Q is 90.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section Q takes approximately 22h 29min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section Q is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Etna Summit to Seiad Valley. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section Q starts at Etna Summit.
PCT - California Section Q is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section Q is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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