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California
6.6 mi
Distance
2,410 ft
Gain
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 20 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
16 active alerts in Sequoia National Forest; most severe: Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 71°F / low 58°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike
OpenWeather20 h ago
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