Pacific Crest Trail
17.8 mi
Distance
3,497 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 41m
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 18 miles long and gains 3,497 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Onyx, California, about 12 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 | 1,640 ft |
| High point | 10.9 mi | 2,130 ft |
| End | 17.8 mi | 2,034 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
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Onyx, CA · about 12 mi away
- County:
- Kern County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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