The PCT at Old Station,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 099

Map center is 26.9 miles from Chester, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Old Station

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 099 (NOBO): After the PCT passes through Old Station, the trail crosses California Highway 89 and follows the Plum Valley northward to Hat Rim Creek.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 15.0 miles (24.1 km) or 32,768 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
15.0 mi4,354 ft5,056 ft702 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
6.5 hrs1,809 ft1,315 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
6.3 hrs1,315 ft1,809 ftS
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 Old Station 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: Burney Mountain East, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Murken Bench, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Jellico, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Thousand Lakes Valley, CA
  5. Topo Map: Old Station, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Swains Hole, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Manzanita Lake, CA
  8. South Topo Map: West Prospect Peak, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Prospect 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.