Pacific Crest Trail
4,222 km mapped · hiking trail · the United States · national route network · route ref PCT
How long is Pacific Crest Trail?
Pacific Crest Trail is mapped at 4,222 km (2,623 miles) in the TrailsPals route library. The line is stored at the library maximum of 3,000 points, simplified from the OpenStreetMap relation. Mapped length counts every section in the relation, including alternatives and connectors, so a specific end-to-end trip can measure less.
Where does Pacific Crest Trail go?
The mapped line lies in the United States, between 32.59°N and 49.06°N and between 123.26°W and 116.41°W. That bounding area measures roughly 576 km east to west and 1,832 km north to south. It describes how far the mapping reaches, not the distance you would travel.
Is Pacific Crest Trail open right now?
This page cannot tell you. TrailsPals shows condition reports left by other travellers on the map, and those are unverified: nothing here establishes that a hiking trail is open, legal or safe to use. Check the land manager or route authority close to departure.
Can you follow Pacific Crest Trail in TrailsPals?
Yes. Loading Pacific Crest Trail in the iPhone app gives you the line to follow, an off-route nudge, condition reports from other travellers, and a watch link someone at home can open without installing anything. Live updates need a data connection, and TrailsPals does not contact emergency services.
Plan your Pacific Crest Trail section
Choose the section, entry and exit points before using the full route geometry. Permit requirements depend on the trip and land manager; a map or a TrailsPals recording does not provide permission to enter. Check official closures and access information close to departure.
Sources checked 2026-09-14. Check them again before departure.
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap relation 1225378, via Waymarked Trails. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Before you go
Plan the trip before you follow the line: tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back with a check-in plan, and share a live location link so they can see your progress without installing anything. Read how accurate phone GPS is on a trail and what to do if you lose the route. For shorter walks, browse the city trail guides.
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