Plumas National Forest, California, United States
64.5 miles (103.8 km) · 12,596 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
PCT - California Section M covers 64.5 miles across Plumas National Forest, California, United States. Runners face 12,596 feet of climbing with 14,933 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 13.7 miles and gains 142 feet. Vertical rate measures 195 feet of gain per mile. The course is 65% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 77.56th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking California adventures.
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