The PCT at Wilma Lake,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 071

Map center is 38.9 miles from Mariposa, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Wilma Lake

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 071 (NOBO): The Pacific Crest Trail passes through Kerrick Canyon to Bailey Ridge, around Wilma Lake and through Grace Meadow and Jack Main Canyon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 14.8 miles (23.9 km) or 32,428 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
14.8 mi7,776 ft8,947 ft1,171 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
6.5 hrs2,779 ft2,158 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
6.4 hrs2,158 ft2,779 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 Wilma Lake 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: Emigrant Lake, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Tower Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Buckeye Ridge, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Tiltill Mountain, CA
  5. Topo Map: Piute Mountain, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Matterhorn Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Ten Lakes, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Falls Ridge, 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.