Pacific Crest Trail
17.0 mi
Distance
2,156 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 45m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pacific Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail in Kern County, California. It is 17 miles long and gains 2,156 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Mountain Meadows, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,523 ft |
| High point | 8.1 mi | 1,920 ft |
| End | 17.0 mi | 1,244 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mountain Meadows, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Kern County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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