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California

Escondido Trail (Coastal Slope Trail)

0.6 mi

Distance

710 ft

Gain

24 min

Time

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What we do know

Inside Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance: 0.6 mi
Elevation gain: 710 ft
Elevation loss: 710 ft
Highest point: 357 ft
Lowest point: 163 ft

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Managing agency: Regional Agency Land

About this trail

Escondido Trail (Coastal Slope Trail) is a 1.1-mile out-and-back route in California with 710 feet of elevation gain and 710 feet of elevation loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 357 feet.

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