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The total elevation difference for Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 is 5,083 feet, and that is higher than average. Being 171.6 miles long; it's a long trail. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Now, this is roughly a 26-day hike, so better have big a backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This great outdoors trail has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Some parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 17 are much higher up than other parts of the trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Now this great outdoors trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 85.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 35.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
12.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 85.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 43.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
13.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 171.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 78.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
26 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
17 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 171.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 78.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
26 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
17 days
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Total elevation difference: 5083 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > Pacific Crest Trail - section 17
