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PCT - California Section L

41.1 mi

Distance

4,367 ft

Elev. Gain

15h 52m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

PCT - California Section L is a trail in Nevada County, California. It is 41 miles long and gains 4,367 feet. The nearest town is Soda Springs, California, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,390 ft
Max:2,551 ft
Gain:1,376 ft
Loss:2,149 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,390 ft and 2,551 ft across 41.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,390 ft1,777 ft2,164 ft2,551 ft0.0 mi10.3 mi20.5 mi30.8 mi41.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,162 ft
High point8.6 mi2,551 ft
End41.1 mi1,390 ft

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Soda Springs, CA · about 3 mi away
County:
Nevada County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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