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42.05, -122.78 · rel 1255155
42.05, -122.78 · rel 1255155
PCT - California Section R
46,9 km from Seiad Valley to Interstate 5 through alpine terrain and lakes.
Seiad Valley
→
Interstate 5
linear
46,9km
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 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× Water
Siskiyou Peak
summit ·
378 m off route
39,4 km
84%
Sheep Camp Spring
Water ·
on the route
40,8 km
87%
Big Red Mountain
summit ·
207 m off route
40,8 km
87%
Observation Peak
summit ·
214 m off route
40,8 km
87%
Donomore Peak
summit ·
479 m off route
45,0 km
96%
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 R is 46.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - California Section R takes approximately 11h 41min to complete.
No, PCT - California Section R is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Seiad Valley to Interstate 5. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - California Section R starts at Seiad Valley.
PCT - California Section R is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - California Section R is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.