Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section C - Highway 140 to Highway 138

Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section C is a 73.1-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. This section of the trail extends from Highway 140 north to Highway 138 (near Cascade Crest) and runs through the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Crater Lake National Park. This is a moderately-rated, multi-purpose trail that is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.This section starts with a 4 mile climb into Sky Lakes Wilderness, a land of beautiful subalpine lakes, peaceful meadows, and lush pine forests. In the northern half of this section, the wilderness boundary ends at the border of Crater Lake National Park. While traversing the PCT in Crater Lake National Park, visitors will enjoy scenic views of the mountains surrounding the lake. For hikers who wish to explore the unique volcanic landscape of the area and get closer to the lake's rim, an alternate route is available. HIGHLIGHTSSky Lakes WildernessCrater Lake National ParkMILES AND WAYPOINTS (South to North)00.00 - Highway 140 / Start00.95 - Wilderness Boundary03.70 - Join McLoughlin Trail04.20 - Leave McLoughlin Trail07.80 - Cross Two Ponds Trail / Access to Fourmile Lake40.00 - Wilderness Boundary / National Park Boundary47.00 - Cross Highway 62 / Access to Mazama Village49.00 - Dutton Creek Trail / PCT Alternate64.00 - Cross West Rim Drive / Red Cone TrailheadPERMITSFor information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.Crater Lake National Park - Permits are required for all overnight use. 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 INFORMATIONCrater Lake National ParkSky Lakes Wilderness