PCT - California Section Q

Siskiyou County, California, United States

47.9 miles (77.1 km) · 6,103 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The PCT - California Section Q route traverses 47.9 miles through Siskiyou County, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 6,103 feet, with 10,650 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 8.3 miles, gaining 749 feet. The course averages 128 feet of vertical gain per mile. About 72% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 10.8 out of 10, placing it in the 66.89th percentile. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.