Cold Spring
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
6.6 mi
Distance
2,264 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 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 13 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 63°F / low 63°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather13 h ago
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Cold Spring
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,264 ft
- Highest point
- 5,900 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,626 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Cold Spring is a 6.58-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 204 feet of elevation.
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