The PCT at San Gabriel Mountains,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 028
Map center is 13.1 miles from La Canada Flintridge, California (CA)
Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 028 (NOBO): From Mount Gleason Road the Pacific Crest Trail heads west across the San Gabriel Mountains to Messenger Peak and Iron Canyon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there water on this section of trail?
There is a historical and unreliable water source 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 11.9 miles (19.1 km) or 27,163 steps.
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 11.9 mi | 4,964 ft | 6,421 ft | 1,457 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 6.6 hrs | 1,699 ft | 2,272 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 6.7 hrs | 2,272 ft | 1,699 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 Gabriel 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: Ritter Ridge, CA
- North Topo Map: Palmdale, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Littlerock, CA
- West Topo Map: Acton, CA
- Topo Map: Pacifico Mountain, CA
- East Topo Map: Juniper Hills, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Condor Peak, CA
- South Topo Map: Chilao Flat, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Waterman Mountain, 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.