Pacific Crest Trail: California Section G Walker Pass to Crabtree Meadows

Pacific Crest Trail: California Section G is a 113-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This section runs from  Walker Pass (Highway 178) to Mount Whitney and enters the High Sierra. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a multi-use trail that is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. 

This section of the trail passes through several wilderness areas, including Owens Peak Wilderness, Chimney Peak Wilderness, Domeland Wilderness, South Sierra Wilderness, and Golden Trout Wilderness. The trail passes through Sequoia National Park and finishes with impressive views of Mount Whitney (14,505'), the tallest mountain in the lower 48 and a popular side trip for PCT thru-hikers. 

Among the highlights of this section are the forested hills and peaceful meadows of the Kern Plateau. Rare, high elevation foxtail pine trees. Views of the Owens Valley from scenic rocky outcrops. The Wild And Scenic South Fork Kern River. And, Monache Meadows, the largest meadow in the Sierra. 

MILES AND WAYPOINTS

00.00 - Walker Pass at Highway 178

49.00 - Sherman Pass / Kennedy Meadows Road

51.00 - Kennedy Meadows Campground

63.00 - Monache Meadows / South Fork Kern River bridge

67.00 - Olancha Pass Trail

91.00 - Trail Pass Trail

96.00 - Cottonwood Pass Trail

112.0 - Crabtree Meadows

113.0 - John Muir Trail trail junction

PERMITS

For information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.

HALFMILE MAPS

Lon Cooper, aka "Halfmile," is a hiker, photographer, and map maker. His website provides a wealth of essential information for prospective trail hikers, such as trail notes, maps, and resupply information. You can find Halfmile's information at https://pctmap.net. 

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION: www.pcta.org 

The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is a non-profit organization that manages and maintains the Pacific Crest Trail. Visit their website for information about the trail, volunteer opportunities, thru-hiker blogs, trail closures, and more. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mount Whitney Permits: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233260. 

Kennedy Meadows General Store: https://www.kennedymeadowsgeneralstore.com/.