The PCT at Sugar Bowl,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 082

Map center is 7.9 miles from Tahoe City, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Sugar Bowl

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 082 (NOBO): This section of the Pacific Crest Trail heads to Sugar Bowl from Granite Chief in the Tahoe National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 13.7 miles (22.0 km) or 30,584 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
13.7 mi7,175 ft8,743 ft1,568 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
6.5 hrs2,009 ft3,024 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
6.9 hrs3,024 ft2,009 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 Sugar Bowl 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: Soda Springs, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Norden, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Truckee, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Royal Gorge, CA
  5. Topo Map: Granite Chief, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Tahoe City, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bunker Hill, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Wentworth Springs, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Homewood, 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.