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Pacific Crest Trail

Hard · Ivy

Klamath National Forest, Oregon

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9.0 km5.6 mi

Distance

84 m276 ft

Elevation gain

2h 10m

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 11.4% 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 9.0 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
339 m
High point
2145 m
90th percentile grade
11.4%
2145 m1996 m1846 m0 m4.4 km8.9 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Easy

35% confidence - score 25/100

  • - Terrain: 11.4% 90th-percentile grade and 9 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 9.0 km (5.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 2h 10m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Pacific Crest Trail?

OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 84 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.

Where is Pacific Crest Trail?

Pacific Crest Trail is in Klamath National Forest, 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?

6 mapped parking areas sit 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