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Best hikes in Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months July, August, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Black Canyon Road
    22.7 mi
  2. 02
    Old California Trail
    19.0 mi
  3. 03
    CL8315
    17.7 mi
  4. 04
    Thirsty Canyon Road
    17.2 mi
  5. 05
    Camp Rock Road
    17.1 mi
  6. 06
    Pony Express Trail
    15.8 mi
  7. 07
    Manix Tank Trail
    13.6 mi
  8. 08
    Rock Creek Road
    13.3 mi
  9. 09
    A Road
    13.3 mi
  10. 10
    Beatty Wash Road
    13.1 mi
  11. 11
    Ssr 18
    12.9 mi
  12. 12
    Cat Canyon Road
    12.7 mi
  13. 13
    Pony Express Trail
    12.7 mi
  14. 14
    Coral Springs Road
    12.5 mi
  15. 15
    Pipeline Road SV2642
    12.4 mi
  16. 16
    Ord Mountain Road
    11.9 mi
  17. 17
    Old Gold Flat Road
    11.7 mi
  18. 18
    Powerline Road OM6600
    11.6 mi
  19. 19
    North Fork Road
    10.2 mi
  20. 20
    Randsburg Road
    10.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail: July, August, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.