Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Elevation Gain
6,991.00 ft (2,130.86 m)
Trail type
Shuttle
Distance
53.30 mi (85.78 km)
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The Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section B is a 53.3-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). In this section, you'll pass through woodlands and grasslands on gentle terrain with little elevation change. As one of the lowest and driest segments of the PCT in Oregon, this is also one of the least scenic. The trail runs closely alongside dirt roads or logging roads for most of this section. The trail is moderately rated, multi-purpose, and open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.

HIGHLIGHT

The first part of this section briefly enters the northern part of the Soda Mountain Wilderness. This area has a unique biodiversity where the Oregon desert meets the forest. 

MILES AND WAYPOINTS (South to North)

00.00 - Interstate 5 / Start

03.50 - Wilderness boundary

09.00 - Piped Spring, fairly reliable piped spring located 1/10th of a mile below the dirt road crossing.

12.00 - Hobart Bluff Trailhead - may have bathrooms.

16.00 - Cross Green Springs Highway / Trailhead

23.00 - Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

26.00 - Cross East Hyatt Lake Road

30.00 - Howard Prairie Lake

42.00 - Cross Dead Indian Memorial Road / Pederson Sno-Park Trailhead

53.30 - Highway 140 / End

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

Hyatt Lake Recreation Area

Howard Prairie Lake

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Soda Mountain Wilderness. Easy terrain.

Cons

Logging roads. Lack of water.

Trailhead Elevation

4,265.00 ft (1,299.97 m)

Highest point

6,144.00 ft (1,872.69 m)

Features

Backcountry camping
Wildlife
Bird watching

Typically multi-day

No

Suitable for

Horseback

Permit required

No

Location

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