Pacific Crest Trail - California
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What to expect
The Pacific Crest Trail - California is a 2624.1 km
trail that starts in Campo,
San Diego County, California.
Based on our data, the trail is graded as Difficult.
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Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.
This trail can be completed in approx 168 days. Caution is advised on trail
times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.
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Trail stats
Trail length
2624.1 km
Time
~ 168 days
Total Elevation Gain
55222 m
Total Elevation Loss
54259 m
Avg Elevation per KM
21 m
Max Elevation
