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48.76, -120.73 · rel 1322978
48.76, -120.73 · rel 1322978
PCT - Washington Section L
104,9 km from Hwy 20 to Hwy 3 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hwy 20
→
Hwy 3
linear
104,9km
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
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
9× summit
1× ruins
Pacific Crest Trail Northern Terminus
monument ·
on the route
104,9 km
100%
Little Buffalo Mountain
summit ·
118 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Tatie Peak
summit ·
179 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Brown bear mine camp
ruins ·
207 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Harts Pass Peak
summit ·
213 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Cone Mountain
summit ·
248 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Buffalo Head
summit ·
249 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Slate Peak
summit ·
257 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Grasshopper Peak
summit ·
303 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Syncline Mountain
summit ·
363 m off route
104,9 km
100%
Tamarack Peak
summit ·
484 m off route
104,9 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 - Washington Section L is 104.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, PCT - Washington Section L takes approximately 26h 7min to complete.
No, PCT - Washington Section L is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hwy 20 to Hwy 3. Plan ahead for return transport.
PCT - Washington Section L starts at Hwy 20.
PCT - Washington Section L is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, PCT - Washington Section L is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.