Dark Canyon
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.1 mi
Distance
723 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 19 h ago · oldest 19 h
problem: Agency alerts
15 active alerts in Sequoia National Forest; most severe: Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
USFSPosted Apr 6 · checked 19 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 81°F / low 64°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather19 h ago
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Dark Canyon
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 723 ft
- Highest point
- 4,898 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,144 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Dark Canyon is a 2.06-mile out-and-back trail in California with 808 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a canyon route and returns via the same path it went out on.
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