PCT at North Mission Creek,
Pacific Crest Trail Map 014
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Elevation
SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS
PCT Map 014 (NOBO): This section of the Pacific Crest Trail follows North Fork Mission Creek through the San Bernardino mountains to Coon Creek. Both creeks are not a reliable source of water.
Is there water on this section of trail?
What is the length of this section of the PCT?
Metrics
| Boundaries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 1 | Min Ele 2 | Max Ele 3 | Range 4 |
| 22.7 mi | 3,114 ft | 8,766 ft | 5,652 ft |
| Northbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 5 | Gain 6 | Loss 7 | Rating 8 |
| 12.4 hrs | 6,507 ft | 1,322 ft | VS |
| Southbound | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Gain | Loss | Rating |
| 10.8 hrs | 1,322 ft | 6,507 ft | VS |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF North Mission Creek topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Moonridge, CA
- North Topo Map: Onyx Peak, CA
- Northeast Topo Map: Rimrock, CA
- West Topo Map: San Gorgonio Mountain, CA
- Topo Map: Catclaw Flat, CA
- East Topo Map: Morongo Valley, CA
- Southwest Topo Map: Cabazon, CA
- South Topo Map: White Water, CA
- Southeast Topo Map: Desert Hot Springs, CA
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) may be present in this area. The American dog tick transmits Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
- Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
- E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.