The PCT at Grouse Meadows,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 057

Map center is 23.7 miles from Bishop, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Grouse Meadows

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 057 (NOBO): On this map the PCT follows the Middle Fork Kings River to the north, through Grouse Meadows and Le Conte Canyon in Kings Canyon National Park.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 12.6 miles (20.3 km) or 27,095 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.6 mi8,038 ft11,949 ft3,911 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
5.4 hrs3,731 ft362 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
4.5 hrs362 ft3,731 ftM
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 Grouse Meadows 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 Darwin, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Thompson, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Coyote Flat, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Goddard, CA
  5. Topo Map: North Palisade, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Split Mountain, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Slide Bluffs, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Marion Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Pinchot, 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.