Deer Cove

California

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18.8 mi

Distance

5,597 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 3 h ago · oldest 3 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 3 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Rain, high 76°F / low 47°F, 63% precip — 73/100 for hike

    OpenWeather3 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
18.8 mi
Elevation gain
5,597 ft
Highest point
9,828 ft
Lowest point
4,401 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
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About this trail

Deer Cove is an out-and-back trail in California that is 18.80 miles and gains 5,784 feet of elevation. It is managed by the Forest Service.

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