Pacific Crest Trail: California Section P

Pacific Crest Trail: California Section P is a 96.7-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that extends from Highway 5 to Etna Summit. This scenic section features Castle Crags State Park, the Trinity-Alps Wilderness, and the Russian Wilderness. The trail is multi-use, and is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.This section begins with the majestic granite spires of Castle Crags. It traverses the east side of the Klamath Mountains and enters the Trinity-Alps Wilderness, the second largest wilderness area in California with granite peaks and alpine lakes. The Russian Wilderness is located north of the Trinity-Alps Wilderness. It protects the Russian Mountains and houses a roadless area that provides a crucial corridor for animals, especially migrating herds of Blacktail Deer. MILES AND WAYPOINTS00.00 - Interstate 558.00 - Highway 360.00 - Southern border of Trinity-Alps Wilderness77.00 - Cecilleville Road / Northern border of Trinity-Alps Wilderness89.00 - Southern border of Russian Wilderness95.00 - Northern border of Russian WildernessPERMITSFor information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/. TRINITY-ALPS WILDERNESSA permit is required for overnight camping. Permits are available via kiosks located at the following stations: Weaverville Ranger Station Shasta Lake Ranger StationMule Creek Fire StationCoffee Creek Fire StationA California campfire is required for overnight camping. More information can be found at www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/. HALFMILE MAPSLon 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 INFORMATIONCastle Crags State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454. Trinity-Alps Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/?recid=6521. Russian Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/klamath/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5104743&width=full.