PCT Section J (WA)

Kittitas County, Washington, United States

71.8 miles (115.6 km) · 14,343 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

PCT Section J (WA) is a 71.8 mile point-to-point route located in Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The route climbs 14,343 feet and descends 15,427 feet. The largest climb extends 7.7 miles, gaining 2,571 feet. The course averages 202 feet of vertical gain per mile. 56% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.3 out of 10, placing it in the 81.08th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Washington.