top of page
Quick Facts About the PCT
How Many Miles is it Boarder to Boarder?
2,655.2
What States Does it Go Through?
Starting from the boarder of Mexico and ending at the boarder of Canada, the trail goes through California, Oregon, and Washington
What Parks Does it Go Through?
26 National Forests, 7 National Parks, 5 State Parks, and 4 National Monuments
How Many People Hike the PCT Each Year?
It is estimated that 700-800 people attempt to hike the PCT each year with a 15-35% success rate
How Long Does it Take the Average Person to Hike the PCT
It takes the average thru-hiker about five months to complete the trail. Many plan to take six months as they take additional time in town
Southern California
Section | Est Miles | Total Miles | 2026 Date | 2020 Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PCT A | Mexican Border to Warner Springs | 109.5 | 109.5 | 04/17/2020 | |
PCT B | Warner Springs to San Gorgonio Pass | 100 | 209.5 | 04/29/2020 | |
PCT C | San Gorgonio Pass to I-15 Cajon Pass
| 132.5 | 342 | 05/09/2020 | |
PCT D | I-15 Cajon Pass to Agua Dulce | 112.5 | 454.5 | 05/21/2020 | |
PCT E | Agua Dulce to SR58 Mojave | 112 | 566.5 | 05/27/2020 | |
PCT F | SR58 Tehachapi Pass to SR178 Walker | 85.5 | 652 | 06/03/2020 |
Central California
Section | Est Miles | Total Miles | Completed Date | 2020 Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PCT G | SR178 at Walker Pass to Mt Whitney
| 115 | 767 | 06/13/2020 | |
PCT H | Mt Whitney to Tuolumne Meadows
| 175.5 | 942.5 | ||
PCT I | Tuolumne Meadows to Sonora Pass | 74.4 | 1016.9 | 07/02/2020 | |
PCT J | Sonora Pass to Echo Lake Resort
| 75.4 | 1092.3 | 07/08/2020 | |
PCT K | Echo Lake Rsrt to Donner Pass I-80 | 64.8 | 1157.1 | 07/11/2020 | |
PCT L | Donner Pass I-80 to SR49 Sierra Cty | 38.3 | 1195.4 | 07/15/2020 |
Northern California
Section | Est Miles | Total Miles | 2026 Date | 2020 Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PCT M | SR49 Sierra Cty to SR70 Beldon Brdg
| 89 | 1284.4 | 07/21/2020 | |
PCT N | SR70 Beldon Bridge to Burney Falls
| 132.2 | 1416.6 | ||
PCT O | Burney Falls to I-5 Castle Crags SP | 82.2 | 1597.3 | ||
PCT P | I-5 Castle Crags SP to Etna Summit
| 98.5 | 1597.3 | ||
PCT Q | Etna Summit to Seiad Valley | 56.2 | 1653.5 |
Oregon
Section | Est Miles | Total Miles | 2026 Date | 2020 Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PCT A | Seiad Valley to I-5 Siskiyou Pass
| 63 | 1716.5 | ||
PCT B | I-5 To Highway 140 | 54.5 | 1771 | 07/30/2020 | |
PCT C | Highway 140 To Highway 138 | 74.4 | 1845.4 | 08/05/2020 | |
PCT D | Highway 138 To Highway 58 | 60.1 | 1905.5 | 08/08/2020 | |
PCT E | Highway 58 To Highway 242 | 75.9 | 1981.4 | 08/13/2020 | |
PCT F | Highway 242 To Highway 35 | 107.9 | 2089.3 | 08/20/2020 | |
PCT G | Highway 35 To I-84 | 55.2 | 2144.5 | 08/24/2020 |
Washington
Section | Est Miles | Total Miles | 2026 Date | 2020 Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PCT H | Highway 14 To Highway 12 | 148 | 2292.5 | 09/03/2020 | |
PCT I | Highway 12 To I-90 | 98.3 | 2390.8 | 09/12/2020 | |
PCT J | I-90 To Highway 2
| 70.9 | 2461.7 | ||
PCT K | Highway 2 To Highway 20 | 127 | 2588.7 | ||
PCT L | Highway 20 To Highway 3 | 63.9 | 2652.6 | ||
PCT L | Return to Highway 20 (Hart's Pass) | 63.9 | 2716.5 |
bottom of page