Hungry Bill's Ranch
California
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6.3 mi
Distance
4,155 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 18 h ago
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Clear, high 66°F / low 66°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
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Hungry Bill's Ranch
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,155 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Hungry Bill's Ranch is a 12.5-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 4,155 feet of elevation.
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