Swale-South Boundary

California

California

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1.2 mi

Distance

279 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside Sequoia National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

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What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Swale-South Boundary

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.2 mi
Elevation gain
279 ft
Highest point
6,199 ft
Lowest point
5,950 ft
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About this trail

Swale-South Boundary is a short out-and-back trail in California covering 1.24 miles with 279 feet of elevation gain. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 6,199 feet.

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