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California
California Riding and Hiking Trail
6.1 mi
Distance
1,343 ft
Gain
2h 17m
Time
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,343 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,343 ft
- Highest point
- 2,700 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,219 ft
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- State Park and Recreation
About this trail
The California Riding and Hiking Trail is a 12.22-mile out-and-back route with 1,343 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,700 feet. The trail follows an out-and-back path and returns via the same route it used to go out.
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