The PCT at San Jacinto Mountains,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 012
Map center is 5.4 miles from Idyllwild, California (CA)
Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 012 (NOBO): After crossing the San Bernardino National Forest and San Jacinto Mountains, the Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 10 near Palm Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there water on this section of trail?
There are three historical and unreliable water sources along this section of the PCT. One source is a seasonal stream. 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 25.3 miles (40.7 km) or 57,368 steps.
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 25.3 mi | 1,188 ft | 8,878 ft | 7,690 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 12.3 hrs | 906 ft | 8,182 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 14.4 hrs | 8,182 ft | 906 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 San Jacinto Mountains 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: Cabazon, CA
- North Topo Map: White Water, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Desert Hot Springs, CA
- West Topo Map: Lake Fulmor, CA
- Topo Map: San Jacinto Peak, CA
- East Topo Map: Palm Springs, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Blackburn Canyon, CA
- South Topo Map: Idyllwild, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Palm View 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.