Gillette Mine
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
21.8 mi
Distance
3,374 ft
Gain
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 15 h ago · oldest 15 h
caution: Agency alerts
9 active alerts in Angeles National Forest; most severe: Planning to Camp? (Stay Limits/Dispersed Camping Restrictions) until Dec. 15, 2026
USFSPosted Dec 22, 2022 · checked 15 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 81°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 94/100 for hike
OpenWeather15 h ago
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Gillette Mine
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 21.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,374 ft
- Highest point
- 4,575 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,697 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Gillette Mine is a 21.80-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,106 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
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