The PCT at Lake Britton,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 102

Map center is 39.5 miles from Dunsmuir, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Lake Britton

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 102 (NOBO): The Pacific Crest Trail heads west from Arkright Flat to cross Highway 89 at Burney Creek and the Lake Britton dam in Shasta National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 12.3 miles (19.8 km) or 26,790 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.3 mi2,717 ft3,320 ft603 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
5.1 hrs1,174 ft1,297 ftS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
5.2 hrs1,297 ft1,174 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 Lake Britton 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 Falls, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Dana, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Fall River Mills, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Burney, CA
  5. Topo Map: Cassel, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Hogback Ridge, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Burney Mountain West, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Burney Mountain East, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Murken Bench, 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.