Pacific Crest Trail Recreation
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas from Mexico to Canada, the PCT stretches 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington.
The PCT is a non-motorized trail designed for hiking and equestrian use. Portions of the trail are covered by snow in the winter months.
The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from the Mt. Ashland campground or the nearby Grouse Gap area.
The Pacific Crest Trail northbound from Seiad, CA climbs steeply for approximately 8 miles from elevation 1,371 ft. in Seiad to elevation 5,820 near upper Devils Peak.
Nestled at a lofty elevation of approximately 6,000–6,600 ft on the Siskiyou Crest above the lush Klamath National Forest, Mt.
The Grider Creek Trailhead at the south end of the campground is where the Pacific Crest Trail comes out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.
For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.
This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail. The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles lo
Trailhead is at Scott Mountain Summit where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail crosses Highway 3, southeast of Callahan. The PCT passes through the Scott Mountai
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses County Road 1C01 at Etna Summit (5960'). The trail heads north into the Marble Mountain Wilderness and south into the Russian Wilderness.
The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Callahan-Cecilville Road (County Rd.
Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter.
This 19.5 mile segment between Scott Mountain (Highway 3 PCT mile 1,557.7 – 5,407 ft) and Carter Summit (Forest Highway 93 PCT 1,560.3 – 6,382 ft) is best hiked from June t
The PCT follows the crest above the headwaters of the Salmon, Scott, and Trinity Rivers for 18 miles through the Russian Wilderness.
The PCT crosses 56.2 miles of the Marble Mountain Wilderness from Etna Summit (PCT Mile 1599.7) to Seiad Valley (PCT Mile 1655.9).