The PCT at Forester Pass,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 052

Map center is 17.7 miles from Lone Pine, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Forester Pass

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 052 (NOBO): On this map the Pacific Crest Trail climbs several thousand feet to Forester Pass and the Kings Kern Divide, the location of the highest elevation on the PCT.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 11.3 miles (18.2 km) or 24,348 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
11.3 mi10,400 ft13,140 ft2,740 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
4.6 hrs2,813 ft750 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
4.2 hrs750 ft2,813 ftMS
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 Forester Pass 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: Mount Brewer, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Williamson, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Manzanar, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Kaweah, CA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Whitney, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Langley, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Chagoopa Falls, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Johnson Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cirque 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)

  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.