The PCT at Potato Hill,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 171

Map center is 37.9 miles from White Salmon, Washington (WA)
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PCT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Pacific Crest PCT at Potato Hill

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

PCT Map 171 (NOBO): From Mount Adams the Pacific Crest Trail continues north through Gifford Pinchot National Forest to Potato Hill and Midway Meadows.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
The length of this section of the PCT is 12.5 miles (20.1 km) or 27,020 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
12.5 mi4,478 ft5,594 ft1,116 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
5.0 hrs1,501 ft1,564 ftS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
5.0 hrs1,564 ft1,501 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 Potato Hill 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: Blue Lake, WA
  2. North Topo Map: Hamilton Buttes, WA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Walupt Lake, WA
  4. West Topo Map: East Canyon Ridge, WA
  5. Topo Map: Green Mountain, WA
  6. East Topo Map: Glaciate Butte, WA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Steamboat Mountain, WA
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Adams West, WA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Adams East, 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.