River South
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.0 mi
Distance
47 ft
Gain
25 min
Time
Conditions: Caution
for mountain biking, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 7 h ago · oldest 7 h
caution: Agency alerts
20 active alerts in Inyo National Forest; most severe: Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
USFSPosted Sep 9 · checked 7 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 38°F, 3% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
OpenWeather7 h ago
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Why you'll love it
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River South
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 47 ft
- Highest point
- 8,031 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,977 ft
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Directions & GPX
About this trail
River South is a 0.96-mile trail at Sotcher Lake Trailhead in California with 255 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service as part of the Sotcher Lake Trailhead system.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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