The PCT at Castle Crag,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 108

Map center is 7.5 miles from Dunsmuir, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Castle Crag

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 108 (NOBO): After traversing Girard Ridge in Shasta National Forest, the trail enters Castle Crag and crosses Interstate 5 at Kettlebelly Ridge.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 16.6 miles (26.7 km) or 37,767 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
16.6 mi2,090 ft4,787 ft2,697 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
8.9 hrs1,752 ft2,905 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
9.2 hrs2,905 ft1,752 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 Castle Crag 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: City of Mount Shasta, CA
  2. North Topo Map: McCloud, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Elk Spring, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Dunsmuir, CA
  5. Topo Map: Girard Ridge, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Lake McCloud, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tombstone Mountain, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Yellowjacket Mountain, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Shoeinhorse Mountain, 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.