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PCT - California Section R

Passes Copper Butte
Inside Klamath National Forest
14,677 ft of climbing

61.1 mi one way · 14,677 ft gain · 7,097 ft high point · Very hard

In Klamath National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 61.1-mile Pacific Crest Trail section traverses Klamath National Forest, crossing multiple passes and skirting several peaks.

Elevation

14,677 ft of gain and 11,842 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

9.0 mi from the trailhead
Sarah Totten Campground
Campground · California
10.1 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Collings Mountain
- Ends at Applegate Lake
- Inside Rogue River National Forest
- 5,323 ft of climbing
12.8 mi out & back · 5,323 ft gain · Very hard
Rogue River National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cook and Green PassAlong the way · 13.7 mi in
Copper ButteAlong the way · 16.6 mi in
Wards Fork GapAlong the way · 32.0 mi in
Observation GapAlong the way · 37.5 mi in
Jackson GapAlong the way · 38.5 mi in
Wrangle GapAlong the way · 41.0 mi in
Siskiyou GapAlong the way · 44.7 mi in
Grouse Creek GapAlong the way · 50.7 mi in
Toll Road GapAlong the way · 59.9 mi in
Middle Devils PeakNearby · 5.9 mi in
Upper Devils PeakNearby · 6.6 mi in
Black MountainNearby · 19.8 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 61.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 14,677 ft
Descent: 11,842 ft
High point: 7,097 ft
Low point: 1,373 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 61.1 mi and 14,677 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 41.8444° N · 123.2100° W

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Curly Jack Campground

Campground · California

12.7 mi from the trailhead

Carberry Group Campground

Campground · Oregon

19 mi from you

Second Valley

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Klamath National Forest
5,219 ft of climbing

12.3 mi loop · 5,219 ft gain · Very hard

Klamath National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Lake Mountain/Bigelow Lakes Trail

Summits Mount Elijah
Inside Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
5,572 ft of climbing

17.3 mi loop · 5,563 ft gain · Very hard

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve · Camp 7 mi away

Deep Lake

Passes a waterfall
Inside Klamath National Forest
6,189 ft of climbing

17.2 mi out & back · 6,189 ft gain · Very hard

Klamath National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Limestone Trail

Passes Mount Elijah
Inside Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
6,357 ft of climbing

19.6 mi out & back · 6,357 ft gain · Very hard

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve · Camp 7 mi away

Payette

Ends at Applegate Lake
Inside Rogue River National Forest
4,071 ft of climbing

15.1 mi out & back · 4,071 ft gain · Very hard

Rogue River National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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- 15,108 ft of climbing
56.1 mi one way · 15,108 ft gain · Very hard
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PCT - California Section B
- Passes South Peak
- 23,231 ft of climbing
98.5 mi one way · 23,231 ft gain · Very hard
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PCT - California Section E
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- 22,934 ft of climbing
110.4 mi one way · 22,934 ft gain · Very hard
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- Inside Klamath National Forest
- 1,706 ft of climbing
7.7 mi out & back · 1,706 ft gain · Hard
Klamath National Forest · Camp 9 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today54°34°Mostly Sunny
Sat51°34°Mostly Cloudy
Sun53°34°Patchy Fog
Mon57°38°Partly Sunny
Tue59°38°Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed58°39°Mostly Sunny
Thu57°38°Chance Light Rain

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph WSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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