The PCT at Mount Adams,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 170

Map center is 32.0 miles from White Salmon, Washington (WA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Mount Adams

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 170 (NOBO): On this map the Pacific Crest Trail heads north and around the western base of Mount Adams in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 13.0 miles (20.9 km) or 28,123 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
13.0 mi5,256 ft6,155 ft899 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
5.2 hrs1,386 ft1,380 ftS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
5.3 hrs1,380 ft1,386 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 Mount Adams 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: East Canyon Ridge, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Green Mountain, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Glaciate Butte, WA
  4. West Topo Map: Steamboat Mountain, WA
  5. Topo Map: Mount Adams West, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Adams East, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Sleeping Beauty, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Trout Lake, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: King Mountain, WA

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.