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California

Crystal Springs

0.9 mi

Distance

153 ft

Gain

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Inside Kings Canyon National Park
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.9 mi
Elevation gain: 153 ft
Highest point: 6,828 ft
Lowest point: 6,692 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Crystal Springs is a short out-and-back trail in California's National Park Service system covering 0.88 miles with 153 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,828 feet.

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