The PCT at San Bernardino Mountains,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 015

Map center is 12.0 miles from Big Bear Lake, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at San Bernardino Mountains

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 015 (NOBO): On this map the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the San Bernardino Mountains from Cienaga Seca and Onyx Summit to Baldwin Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 15.1 miles (24.2 km) or 32,726 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
15.1 mi6,788 ft8,766 ft1,978 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
6.1 hrs959 ft2,689 ftS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
6.6 hrs2,689 ft959 ftVS
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
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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 Bernardino 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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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Big Bear City, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Rattlesnake Canyon, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bighorn Canyon, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Moonridge, CA
  5. Topo Map: Onyx Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Rimrock, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: San Gorgonio Mountain, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Catclaw Flat, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Morongo Valley, CA

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.