PCT - California Section J

Stanislaus National Forest, California, United States

55.2 miles (88.8 km) · 11,467 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

PCT - California Section J covers 55.2 miles across Stanislaus National Forest, California, United States. Runners face 11,467 feet of climbing with 9,234 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 11.5 miles with -623 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 208 feet per mile. The course is 60% 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 17.8 puts it in the top 16.459999999999994% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.