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California
12.8 mi
Distance
1,455 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Cleveland National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Joplin
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The Joplin Trail is a moderate-length day hike offering nearly 13 miles of scenic exploration through California terrain. With over 1,400 feet of elevation gain spread across the route, hikers experience a gradual climb that rewards persistence with expanding views and varied landscape features typical of the region.
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