About
Length (round trip)11 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain1,600 ft up
Typical time6 hr 15 min
TrailheadPacific Crest Trail access, Highway 62
SurfaceForest trail then steep rocky summit block
Best seasonJuly to September. The park averages 43 feet of snow a year and most trails are buried from October to June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

A long approach on the Pacific Crest Trail to the eroded volcanic plug of Union Peak.

Tips
The last quarter mile is a steep scramble up the plug itself. Eleven miles for genuine solitude and a completely different view of the park.
Location

Pacific Crest Trail access, Highway 62

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