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Pacific Crest Trail

Washington, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Set inWashington, United States
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

-15–34°F
Fares from$173
Nearest airportSEA
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Pacific Crest Trail
StartFinish
Elevation profile13,169 ft
0 mi381 ft low1764.99 mi
2650miles
13,169ft high point
64,167ft of climbing
150days
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 66%
WarmestAug · 34°F
WettestJan
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The 2,650-mile trail from Mexico to Canada along the western crest.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Pacific Crest Trail (Cascades). Nearest airport is SEA.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Skyline Trail
5 mi away
Lumen Field
58 mi away
Columbia Center
58 mi away
T-Mobile Park
58 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pacific Crest Trail?

The best time to visit Pacific Crest Trail is July–September, in Washington, United States.

Where is Pacific Crest Trail?

Pacific Crest Trail is in Washington, United States. The nearest major airport is SEA.

What is Pacific Crest Trail known for?

The 2,650-mile trail from Mexico to Canada along the western crest.

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