The PCT at South Sand Canyon,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 044
Map center is 21.3 miles from Ridgecrest, California (CA)
Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 044 (NOBO): The PCT on this map leaves Kern County and enters Inyo and Tulare Counties. At South Fork Sand Canyon the PCT heads in the northwest direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 24.4 miles (39.3 km) or 55,403 steps.
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 24.4 mi | 5,066 ft | 7,054 ft | 1,988 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 12.8 hrs | 5,838 ft | 4,771 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 12.7 hrs | 4,771 ft | 5,838 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 South Sand Canyon 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: White Dome, CA
- North Topo Map: Lamont Peak, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Ninemile Canyon, CA
- West Topo Map: Onyx, CA
- Topo Map: Walker Pass, CA
- East Topo Map: Owens Peak, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Cane Canyon, CA
- South Topo Map: Horse Canyon, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Freeman Junction, 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.