The PCT at Mather Pass,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 055

Map center is 29.1 miles from Lone Pine, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Mather Pass

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 055 (NOBO): This section of the Pacific Crest Trail heads north through Kings Canyon National Park along several creeks to Mather Pass at 12,000 ft elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 12.7 miles (20.5 km) or 27,440 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.7 mi10,049 ft12,096 ft2,047 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
4.8 hrs2,772 ft2,245 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
5.2 hrs2,245 ft2,772 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 Mather 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: North Palisade, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Split Mountain, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Fish Springs, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Marion Peak, CA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Pinchot, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Aberdeen, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: The Sphinx, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Clarence King, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Kearsarge 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.