PCT - California Section A

Cleveland National Forest, California, United States

72.3 miles (116.4 km) · 9,884 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The PCT - California Section A route traverses 72.3 miles through Cleveland National Forest, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 9,884 feet, with 9,742 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 8.1 miles and gains 109 feet. Vertical rate measures 137 feet of gain per mile. About 80% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 64.95th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.