Pacific Crest Trail at Highway 140
A practical southern Oregon access point to the long-distance PCT.
Plan this specific route
- Near
- Fish Lake
- Distance
- Choose an out-and-back section
- Effort
- Choose your route Editorial estimate
- Route type
- Choose a section
What the walk involves
Highway 140 provides access to a southern Oregon section of the PCT. Choose your direction and turnaround on the Forest Service map; the long-distance corridor's overall mileage does not describe a local day hike.
A practical southern Oregon access point to the long-distance PCT.
What makes this trail distinct
This is a flexible entry to high-country walking near Fish Lake. Check trail notices, snow and water before setting off, and arrange a pickup if you plan a point-to-point section.
Before you set out
Check snow, water, trail notices and your turnaround; avoid treating the long-distance trail length as a day hike.
Use the U.S. Forest Service trail information ↗ for the latest route map, trailhead access, permitted uses and notices. Conditions can change after our review; if a junction or sign disagrees with this guide, follow the current land-manager guidance.
Maps, descriptions and video
Start with the managing agency for access and rules. The additional descriptions and videos below offer another look at the area; they do not replace an official map.
Route and source details reviewed September 27, 2026. Mileage labels preserve the land manager's distinction between one-way segments, round trips, loops and full trail networks. Conditions and closures require a fresh check before travel.