Pacific Crest Trail
4.2 mi
Distance
240 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 32m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pacific Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail in Sierra County, California. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 240 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Sierra City, California, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,901 ft |
| High point | 1.0 mi | 1,976 ft |
| End | 4.2 mi | 1,596 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:
- Sierra City, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Sierra County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Aspen Group Campground
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Pass Creek Campground
1.8 mi awayTahoe National Forest
Sierraville, CA
Check official pricing30 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Jackson Point Boat-In Campground
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Pricing varies — check with the operator
East Meadow Campground
2 mi awayTahoe National Forest
Sierraville, CA
Check official pricing44 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
Silver Tip Group Campground
2.5 mi awaySierraville, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Fir Top Campground
2.5 mi awayTahoe National Forest
Sierraville, CA
Check official pricing12 sitesReservable TentRV No Service
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