7.3 mi from the trailheadDogwood
Campground · California
16.8 mi out & back · 3,053 ft gain · 4,167 ft high point · Very hard
California · U.S. Forest Service
PCT Section 8 is a 16.8-mile out and back trail with Silverwood Lake and Garces Overlook along the route, climbing 3,053 feet.
3,053 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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