Dantes Peak

California

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0.4 mi

Distance

213 ft

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Distance
0.4 mi
Elevation gain
213 ft
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About this trail

Dantes Peak is a short out-and-back trail in California's National Park Service system covering 0.72 miles with 213 feet of elevation gain.

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