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California

Chumash Indian Trail (Primitive)

1.4 mi

Distance

1,245 ft

Gain

29 min

Time

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  • Inside Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,245 ft
Elevation loss
1,245 ft
Highest point
1,251 ft
Lowest point
93 ft
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About this trail

Chumash Indian Trail (Primitive) is a 2.82-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,245 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 1,251 feet.

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