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Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT route map
Difficulty: DifficultLoop
California

Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT

Valyermo, California

8.2 mi

Distance

3,241 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 37m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT is a loop trail in Los Angeles County, California. It is 8.2 miles long and gains 3,241 feet. The nearest town is Wrightwood, California, about 5 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,877 ft
Max:2,319 ft
Gain:988 ft
Loss:988 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,877 ft and 2,319 ft across 8.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,877 ft2,024 ft2,172 ft2,319 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.1 mi6.1 mi8.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,877 ft
High point4.5 mi2,319 ft
End8.2 mi1,877 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Wrightwood, CA · about 5 mi away
County:
Los Angeles County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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