Pacific Crest Trail
Hard · IvyCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
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Add the first25.9 km16.1 mi
Distance
422 m1385 ft
Elevation gain
6h 30m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
What to expect on this trail
- Gently graded
- Hiking
- Running
How these were worked out
- Gently gradedestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 6.8% grade, so the climbing is easy going throughout. 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 25.9 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.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 300 m
- High point
- 1981 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 6.8%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
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Estimated MTB suitability
Easy
35% confidence - score 16/100
- - Terrain: 6.8% 90th-percentile grade and 16 m climbing per km.
Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
Posted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
- PCT - Oregon Section C118.7 km · 73.8 mi · Sky Lakes WildernessHard · Ivy
- Bald Crater Loop Trail20.0 km · 12.4 mi · Crater Lake National ParkHard · Ivy
- Pacific Crest Trail13.7 km · 8.5 mi · Crater Lake National ParkHard · Ivy
- Rim Trail13.0 km · 8.1 mi · Crater Lake National ParkHard · Ivy
- Bald Crater Loop Trail9.2 km · 5.7 mi · Crater Lake National ParkHard · Ivy
- Lightning Spring Trail6.7 km · 4.2 mi · Crater Lake National ParkModerate · Ace
- Dutton Creek Trail3.8 km · 2.4 mi · Crater Lake National ParkModerate · Ace
- Pacific Crest Trail3.4 km · 2.1 mi · Crater Lake National ParkModerate · Ace
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 1.3 km away
Annie Creek Spur Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.16 km · 25m · ↑ 104 m
- 2.4 km away
Pacific Crest Trail
Hard · IvySky Lakes Wilderness, Oregon
23.19 km · 5h 55m · ↑ 445 m
- 2.5 km away
Annie Creek Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
2.57 km · 45m · ↑ 84 m
- 2.8 km away
Lady of the Woods Trail
Moderate · AceCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.06 km · 20m · ↑ 33 m
- 2.9 km away
Discovery Point Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.73 km · 30m · ↑ 65 m
- 2.9 km away
Rim Promenade
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
720 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 3.0 km away
Castle Crest Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.27 km · 20m · ↑ 30 m
- 3.1 km away
Garfield Peak Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
2.79 km · 1h 10m · ↑ 314 m
- 3.2 km away
Godfrey Glen Trail
Moderate · AceCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.77 km · 25m · ↑ 28 m
- 3.3 km away
Rim Trail
Moderate · AceCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
3.65 km · 1h 10m · ↑ 231 m
- 4.9 km away
Fumarole Bay Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.20 km · 20m · ↑ 23 m
- 5.0 km away
Wizard Island Summit Trail
Easy · FernCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
1.74 km · 45m · ↑ 219 m
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Frequently asked
How long is Pacific Crest Trail?
Pacific Crest Trail is 25.9 km (16.1 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 6h 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Pacific Crest Trail?
OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 422 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 7%.
Where is Pacific Crest Trail?
Pacific Crest Trail is in Crater Lake National Park, 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?
No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.
Are dogs allowed on Pacific Crest Trail?
Yes — Pacific Crest Trail is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.