Signal Peak

California

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4.0 mi

Distance

3,592 ft

Gain

2h 48m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 16 h ago · oldest 16 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure

    USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 16 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 73°F / low 69°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather16 h ago

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Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.0 mi
Elevation gain
3,592 ft
Elevation loss
3,592 ft
Highest point
7,796 ft
Lowest point
5,476 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service
Dogs
unknown
Bikes
no

About this trail

Signal Peak is an 8.02-mile out-and-back trail in California with 3,592 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 7,796 feet.

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