The PCT at Carson River,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 074

Map center is 43.8 miles from South Lake Tahoe, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Carson River

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 074 (NOBO): From the East Fork of the Carson River, the Pacific Crest Trail heads northwest towards Boulder Peak and Disaster Peak in the Toiyabe and Stanislaus forests.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 16.8 miles (27.1 km) or 37,208 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
16.8 mi8,136 ft9,754 ft1,618 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
7.6 hrs2,362 ft3,661 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
8.0 hrs3,661 ft2,362 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 Carson River 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: Dardanelles Cone, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Disaster Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lost Cannon Peak, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Dardanelle, CA
  5. Topo Map: Sonora Pass, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Pickel Meadow, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cooper Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Emigrant Lake, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Tower 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.