PCT CA Section K - Echo Lake to Hwy 80

Placer County, California, United States

62.1 miles (99.9 km) · 10,658 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The PCT CA Section K - Echo Lake to Hwy 80 route traverses 62.1 miles through Placer County, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 10,658 feet, with 10,914 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 7.4 miles and gains 1,455 feet. Vertical rate measures 175 feet of gain per mile. About 62% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 93.76th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.