Lower Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

California

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0.8 mi

Distance

74 ft

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Lower Cheeseboro Canyon Trail

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Distance
0.8 mi
Elevation gain
74 ft
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About this trail

Lower Cheeseboro Canyon Trail is a short out-and-back hike in California's national park system, covering 1.64 miles with 74 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward path through the canyon.

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