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Yosemite National Park/California

PCT - California Section I

72.4 mi

Distance

11,122 ft

Elev. Gain

29h 42m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

We don't have an editorial description for PCT - California Section I in our cache yet. The planning stats above (distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type) come from the source listed on this trail.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,316 ft
Max:3,286 ft
3,433 ft
3,118 ft
2,316 ft2,639 ft2,962 ft3,286 ft0.0 mi18.1 mi36.2 mi54.3 mi72.4 mi

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  • Operator:209-372-0200
  • Address:9039 Village Drive · Yosemite, CA · 95389
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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This trail crosses hunting units

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