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California
11.1 mi
Distance
3,609 ft
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High Desert Nrt (Manzanita)
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The High Desert Nrt (Manzanita) is a challenging 11-mile loop through the high desert terrain of the Manzanita region, gaining over 3,600 feet of elevation. This trail showcases the rugged beauty of California's interior high desert with expansive vistas, sparse vegetation, and dramatic elevation changes. The route offers solitude and authentic desert hiking with significant physical demands.
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~0 min drive
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Dawson Saddle
~4 min drive
Steady alpine climb to a scenic mountain saddle with panoramic views.
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~4 min drive
Easy loop through colorful badlands with geological interpretive displays.
Mine Gulch
~7 min drive
Moderate 8.38-mile foothill trail through historic mining terrain with steady elevation gain.
Hawkins Ridge Trail
~7 min drive
Scenic 4-mile ridge trail with 413 ft gain and panoramic views.
Mt. Islip Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate 2.1-mile climb to Mt. Islip summit with forest views.
South Hawkins Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.33-mile trail with 2,804 ft gain and scenic backcountry views.
Big Cienega Trail
~7 min drive
Steady 3.4-mile climb through chaparral and forest to scenic meadow.
Sunset Ridge
~8 min drive
Easy 0.91-mile ridge walk with 213 ft elevation gain.
Islip Ridge Trail
~10 min drive
Strenuous 9.77-mile ridge climb with 3,055 ft gain in the San Gabriel Mountains.
