Pacific Crest Trail
4.3 mi
Distance
348 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 37m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pacific Crest Trail is a point-to-point trail in Plumas County, California. It is 4.3 miles long and gains 348 feet. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Bucks Lake, California, about 2 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 | 1,673 ft |
| High point | 3.1 mi | 1,720 ft |
| End | 4.3 mi | 1,681 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:
- Bucks Lake, CA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Plumas County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area
2.1 mi awayPlumas National Forest
Quincy, CA
Check official pricing19 sitesReservable RV No Service
Bucks Lake Recreation Area
3.6 mi awayQuincy, CA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Hutchins Group Campground
4 mi awayPlumas National Forest
Meadow Valley, CA
Check official pricing3 sitesReservable
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