The PCT at Rock Creek,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 103

Map center is 33.6 miles from Dunsmuir, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Rock Creek

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 103 (NOBO): From Delucci Ridge the PCT crosses Rock Creek before heading west to Screwdriver Creek in the 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 18.7 miles (30.1 km) or 41,378 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
18.7 mi2,864 ft5,535 ft2,671 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
8.8 hrs4,088 ft2,103 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
8.3 hrs2,103 ft4,088 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 Rock Creek 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: Dead Horse Summit, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Pondosa, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: East of Pondosa, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Skunk Ridge, CA
  5. Topo Map: Burney Falls, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Dana, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Chalk Mountain, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Burney, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Cassel, 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.