Beginning of PCT Section C – Mesa Wind Farm loop from Whitewater

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

California

San Bernardino County

Sand To Snow National Monument

Whitewater

Beginning of PCT Section C – Mesa Wind Farm loop from Whitewater

Hard

5.0

(5767)

5,768

hikers

Beginning of PCT Section C – Mesa Wind Farm loop from Whitewater

05:00

16.1km

610m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

San Gorgonio Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

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1.77 km

Beginning of PCT Section C

Highlight • Trail

This is the end of section B and beginning of section C if you hike the Pacific Crest Trail northbound. You will also enter the Mesa Wind Farm area at this point in Cottonwood Canyon.

Tip by

7.99 km

On the saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Right here, you are at the boundary of the Sand to Snow National Monument. The section you are hiking on is part of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada.

Tip by

12.3 km

The people working at the wind farm are super hiker friendly. You will find a shaded place with water outside the office and restrooms inside. There are some flat spots to pitch a tent and even Wifi access.

Tip by

16.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.37 km

157 m

106 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

Elevation