Mountain Bike

8.0 miles

Distance

2,107 ft

Climb

-2,097 ft

Descent

1 mile

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Albert Lakes via PCT is a 8 mile less popular intermediate route located near Etna California. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route climbs 2,107 ft with a max elevation of 7,376 ft then descends -2,097 ft.

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Redding: Albert Lakes via PCT

Sep 20, 2013 from backpacker.com

This 9.6-mile overnight in the Russian Wilderness is pine-studded, alpine lake-riddled, and in-your-dreams beautiful.

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Riding area

Russian Wilderness
Primary Activity

Hike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for Albert Lakes via PCT mountain bike route

Altitude min

6,211 ft
Altitude start

6,211 ft
Altitude end

6,220 ft
Grade max

-63.1%
Grade min

73.1%
Distance climb

4 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

289 ft

Directions

Walk east on PCT - Russian Wilderness.
Continue for 3 kilometers.
Turn left onto Albert Lake.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Walk east on Albert Lake.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Turn right onto PCT - Russian Wilderness.
Continue for 3 kilometers.

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