Black Crater
California
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0.3 mi
Distance
38 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Clouds, high 75°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 96/100 for hike
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Black Crater
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 38 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Black Crater is a short out-and-back trail in California's National Park Service system, covering 0.64 miles with 38 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the crater feature.
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