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Pacific Crest Trail

Moderate · Ace

Klamath National Forest, Oregon

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6.6 km4.1 mi

Distance

380 m1247 ft

Elevation gain

2h 5m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Steep
  • Rolling
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 15.3% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 22.0%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Rollingestimated
The grade varies by 8.3 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate 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.

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About this trail

Pacific Crest Trail is a 6.6 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
75 m
High point
2108 m
90th percentile grade
15.3%
2108 m1940 m1772 m0 m3.2 km6.5 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

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Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

35% confidence - score 37/100

  • - Terrain: 15.3% 90th-percentile grade and 58 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 6.6 km (4.1 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 2h 5m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Pacific Crest Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 380 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 15%.

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?

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