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47.55, -121.21 · rel 1296807
47.55, -121.21 · rel 1296807
PCT - Washington Section J
116,3 km from Interstate 90 to Hwy 2 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Interstate 90
→
Hwy 2
linear
116,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
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?
9× summit
1× viewpoint
Kendall Peak
summit ·
168 m off route
108,2 km
93%
Kendall Katwalk
viewpoint ·
on the route
116,3 km
100%
Alaska Mountain
summit ·
101 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Collar Mountain
summit ·
185 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Four Brothers
summit ·
202 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Surprise Mountain
summit ·
274 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Huckleberry Mountain
summit ·
375 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Chikamin Peak
summit ·
388 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Escondido Point
summit ·
448 m off route
116,3 km
100%
Cathedral Rock
summit ·
468 m off route
116,3 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 - Washington Section J is 116.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - Washington Section J takes approximately 28h 56min to complete.
No, PCT - Washington Section J is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Interstate 90 to Hwy 2. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - Washington Section J starts at Interstate 90.
PCT - Washington Section J is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
PCT - Washington Section J is maintained and managed by US Forest Service.
Yes, PCT - Washington Section J is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.