The Pacific Crest Trail crosses County Road 1C01 at Etna Summit (5960'). The trail heads north into the Marble Mountain Wilderness and south into the Russian Wilderness. This area has great views and cooler temperatures than the Scott Valley below. There is parking available. Due to elevation, accessibility determined by snow levels.
Etna Summit Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Etna Summit Trailhead's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.