Pacific Crest Trail: California Section O

Pacific Crest Trail: California Section O is a 80.8-mile point-to-point section of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) that extends from Burney Falls State Park to Highway 5 (near Castle Crag). This section of the trail traverses among the dense forests of Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The area is prime logging country and the trail crosses several forest road giving this section a less remote feel than some of the previous sections.  The trail is multi-use and is open to runners, hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.

WHEN TO VISIT

This section of trail mostly stays below 6,000-feet of elevation and can be hiked snow-free for much of the year (roughly June-October). 

MILES AND WAYPOINTS

00.00 - McArthur Burney Falls Memorial Park

05.30 - Rock Creek

13.00 - Rock Creek Road

39.00 - Grizzly Peak Road

44.00 - Deer Creek

51.00 - McCloud River

65.00 - Cabin Creek Trailhead

70.00 - Girard Ridge Road

80.00 - Sacramento River

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

McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455.