Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak Guide

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Shortly after the start, the trail splits. Head to the left on the dirt trail. If you parked at the Discovery Center, the paved path will spit you out here.

From the parking lot, the trailhead is paved and has a big trail board. Head up the paved path.

The Cougar Crest Trail winds its way uphill until it reaches the ridge where the PCT is. From there you follow the ridge and then do a last little uphill to the summit.

Its a pretty steady but gradual climb until the very end.

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There’s a big parking lot, but this is a popular hike, and the lot fills up quickly. There is a primitive toilet here.

The Cougar Crest Trail winds its way uphill until it reaches the ridge where the PCT is. From there you follow the ridge and then do a last little uphill to the summit.

Its a pretty steady but gradual climb until the very end.

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This is about as rocky as the trail gets, and it’s only for a few short sections. If trekking poles help you, bring them.

There’s a big parking lot, but this is a popular hike, and the lot fills up quickly. There is a primitive toilet here.

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