Pacific Crest Trail - Section A

San Diego County, California, United States

179.6 miles (289.0 km) · 18,795 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Pacific Crest Trail - Section A covers 179.6 miles across San Diego County, California, United States. Runners face 18,795 feet of climbing with 16,743 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 10.4 miles with -589 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 106 feet per mile. The course is 84% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 9.8 puts it in the top 37.02% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.