PCT - California Section K

Tahoe National Forest, California, United States

47.5 miles (76.4 km) · 8,582 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

PCT - California Section K is a 47.5 mile point-to-point route located in Tahoe National Forest, California, United States. The route climbs 8,582 feet and descends 8,912 feet. The largest climb extends 12.0 miles, gaining -70 feet. The course averages 181 feet of vertical gain per mile. 67% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 15.7 out of 10, placing it in the 79.85th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring California.