The PCT at Buckhorn Mountain,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 119

Map center is 19.5 miles from Fort Jones, California (CA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Buckhorn Mountain

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 119 (NOBO): From the Marble Valley the PCT continues north to Buckhorn Mountain and Huckleberry Mountain while traversing the Klamath National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 13.5 miles (21.7 km) or 30,340 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
13.5 mi2,625 ft6,929 ft4,304 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
6.2 hrs578 ft4,585 ftMS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
7.6 hrs4,585 ft578 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 Buckhorn Mountain 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: Slater Butte, CA
  2. North Topo Map: Seiad Valley, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Hamburg, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Huckleberry Mountain, CA
  5. Topo Map: Grider Valley, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Scott Bar, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Ukonom Lake, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Marble Mountain, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Boulder 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.