The PCT at Cascade Valley,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 062

Map center is 14.8 miles from Mammoth Lakes, California (CA)
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Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Cascade Valley

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 062 (NOBO): From Silver Pass Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail winds between Chief Lake and Squaw Lake, through the Cascade Valley to Lake Virginia and Purple Lake.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 17.4 miles (28.0 km) or 38,650 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
17.4 mi8,914 ft10,906 ft1,992 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
8.5 hrs4,016 ft3,075 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
8.1 hrs3,075 ft4,016 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 Cascade Valley 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: Crystal Crag, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Bloody Mountain, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Convict Lake, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Sharktooth Peak, CA
  5. Topo Map: Graveyard Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Abbot, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Givens, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Florence Lake, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Hilgard, 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.