The PCT at Whitewater River,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 013
Map center is 8.9 miles from Desert Hot Springs, California (CA)
Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 013 (NOBO): From Whitewater the Pacific Crest Trail traverses the San Bernardino Mountains to Whitewater River and northward to Red Dome and San Bernardino County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 16.8 miles (27.1 km) or 37,327 steps.
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 16.8 mi | 1,385 ft | 3,668 ft | 2,283 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 8.3 hrs | 3,919 ft | 1,911 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 7.6 hrs | 1,911 ft | 3,919 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 Whitewater River 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 Gorgonio Mountain, CA
- North Topo Map: Catclaw Flat, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Morongo Valley, CA
- West Topo Map: Cabazon, CA
- Topo Map: White Water, CA
- East Topo Map: Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Lake Fulmor, CA
- South Topo Map: San Jacinto Peak, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Palm Springs, 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.