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Hondo Canyon Trail (Backbone Trail)

3.3 mi

Distance

3,711 ft

Gain

2h 23m

Time

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Hondo Canyon Trail (Backbone Trail)

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.3 mi
Elevation gain
3,711 ft
Elevation loss
3,711 ft
Highest point
2,364 ft
Lowest point
820 ft
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About this trail

Hondo Canyon Trail is a 6.52-mile out-and-back hike on California's Backbone Trail with 3,711 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,364 feet.

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