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California

Cow Trail

3.3 mi

Distance

1,883 ft

Gain

1h 43m

Time

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,883 ft
Elevation loss
1,883 ft
Highest point
4,050 ft
Lowest point
3,397 ft
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About this trail

Cow Trail is a 6.66-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,883 feet of elevation gain and loss, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,050 feet.

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