Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon Section B - Highway 5 to Highway 140 (near Fish Lake)

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.HIGHLIGHTThe 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 / Start03.50 - Wilderness boundary09.00 - 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 / Trailhead23.00 - Hyatt Lake Recreation Area26.00 - Cross East Hyatt Lake Road30.00 - Howard Prairie Lake42.00 - Cross Dead Indian Memorial Road / Pederson Sno-Park Trailhead53.30 - Highway 140 / EndPERMITSFor information about regional and/or long distance permits please visit https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/permits/.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 INFORMATIONHyatt Lake Recreation AreaHoward Prairie Lake