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Bald Ridge Loop
California
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14.4 mi
Distance
4,778 ft
Gain
5h 56m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
USFSPosted Oct 9 · checked 3 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 70°F / low 47°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather3 h ago
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Why you'll love it
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Out & back
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Bald Ridge Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 14.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,778 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,778 ft
- Highest point
- 7,137 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,956 ft
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Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this trail
Bald Ridge Out-and-back is a 28.9-mile out-and-back trail in California with 4,778 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 7,137 feet.
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