The PCT at Bingham Lake,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 115

Map center is 15.2 miles from Etna, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Bingham Lake

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 115 (NOBO): From Lees Meadow the PCT passes Bingham Lake, Statue Lake, Lipstick Lake, Paynes Lake and many of the creeks that flow from them.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 14.2 miles (22.8 km) or 32,108 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
14.2 mi6,388 ft7,323 ft935 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
7.6 hrs2,029 ft1,937 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
7.5 hrs1,937 ft2,029 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 Bingham Lake 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: Tanners Peak, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Eaton Peak, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Callahan, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Grasshopper Ridge, CA
  5. Topo Map: Deadman Peak, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Billys Peak, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Thompson Peak, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Caribou Lake, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Ycatapom 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.