PCT - California Section L

Tahoe National Forest, California, United States

32.4 miles (52.1 km) · 4,949 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The PCT - California Section L route traverses 32.4 miles through Tahoe National Forest, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 4,949 feet, with 7,459 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 7.9 miles and gains 762 feet. Vertical rate measures 153 feet of gain per mile. About 63% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 76.29th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.