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The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 4,061 feet which is a higher than average number. This backcountry hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Pacific Crest Trail - section 12 is 134 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails. This is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Now, this is roughly a 20.5-day walk, so it's a good thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Pacific Crest Trail - section 12 has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 67 miles
Total climbing distance = 36.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 67 miles
Total climbing distance = 27.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 134 miles
Total climbing distance = 63.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
20.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
13.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 134 miles
Total climbing distance = 63.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
20.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
13.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4061 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > Pacific Crest Trail - section 12
