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California
3.7 mi
Distance
939 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Buckhorn Rigde
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Buckhorn Ridge offers a moderately challenging day hike with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain over less than 4 miles, making it a rewarding climb for hikers seeking mountain views and ridge-top scenery. The trail ascends steadily through mixed terrain typical of California's mid-elevation ranges, providing good cardiovascular challenge in a compact distance. This ridge route delivers impressive elevation gain relative to its short mileage, rewarding hikers with expansive vistas from the ridgeline.
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