Powerline Trail

California

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6.7 mi

Distance

5,020 ft

Gain

2h 50m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    2 active alerts in Plumas National Forest; most severe: Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest

    USFSPosted Sep 4 · checked 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 81°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.7 mi
Elevation gain
5,020 ft
Elevation loss
5,020 ft
Highest point
4,635 ft
Lowest point
2,021 ft
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About this trail

Powerline Trail is a 13.36-mile out-and-back hike in California with 5,020 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,635 feet.

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