The PCT at Chinquapin Flat,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 011
Map center is 6.5 miles from Idyllwild, California (CA)
Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 011 (NOBO): From Palm View Peak the Pacific Crest Trail continues through the San Bernardino National Forest to Chinquapin Flat and Saddle Junction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there water on this section of trail?
There are two historical and unreliable water sources along this section of the PCT. Do not assume that you will find water out here.
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 22.0 miles (35.4 km) or 50,360 steps.
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 22.0 mi | 6,673 ft | 9,058 ft | 2,385 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 12.4 hrs | 5,602 ft | 3,897 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 12.0 hrs | 3,897 ft | 5,602 ft | VS |
Data Accuracy
Data Reliability
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Chinquapin Flat topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
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- Northwest Topo Map: San Jacinto Peak, CA
- North Topo Map: Palm Springs, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Cathedral City, CA
- West Topo Map: Idyllwild, CA
- Topo Map: Palm View Peak, CA
- East Topo Map: Rancho Mirage, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Anza, CA
- South Topo Map: Butterfly Peak, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Toro Peak, CA
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
- Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
- E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.