Pacific Crest Trail: California Section Q is a 55-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that extends from Etna Summit to Seiad Valley. In this section, you will find unique geology, wildflowers, and glaciated canyons.
A large portion of this section passes through the Marble Mountain Wilderness, one of the original wilderness areas established by the Wilderness Act of 1964, noted for its craggy peaks, coniferous forests, and lush meadows. Marble Mountain, the area's namesake, has a unique red-and-gray marble peak and the PCT passes by it on the east side.
The PCT is multi-use, and is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Within the Marble Mountain Wilderness travel is restricted to foot, horseback, skis, snowshoes, paddle rafts, and kayaks.
MILES AND WAYPOINTS
00.00 - Etna Summit Trailhead
03.20 - Marble Mountain Wilderness Boundary
24.00 - Marble Valley / Marble Mountain
29.00 - Paradise Lake
36.00 - Marble Mountain Wilderness Boundary
48.00 - Grider Creek Campground
55.00 - Highway 6 at Seiad Valley
PERMITS
For information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.
MARBLE MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS
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
Marble Mountain Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/klamath/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5104740&width=full
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