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Pacific Crest Trail

Hard · Ivy

Oregon

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13.3 km8.3 mi

Distance

523 m1716 ft

Elevation gain

3h 50m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 12.0% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, high confidence.

Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.

Ivy's Peak Challenge Steep, long, or rough. Experienced hikers will love it.

About this trail

Pacific Crest Trail is a 13.3 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
238 m
High point
1884 m
90th percentile grade
12.0%
1884 m1623 m1361 m0 m6.5 km13.0 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

35% confidence - score 28/100

  • - Terrain: 12.0% 90th-percentile grade and 39 m climbing per km.

Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Trails nearby

Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Pacific Crest Trail?

Pacific Crest Trail is 13.3 km (8.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 3h 50m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Pacific Crest Trail?

OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 523 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 12%.

Where is Pacific Crest Trail?

Pacific Crest Trail is in Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Pacific Crest Trail?

One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Trail data last updated July 30, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026