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California
McArthur Creek Loop
2.8 mi
Distance
1,807 ft
Gain
1h 30m
Time
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Inside Redwood National Park
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McArthur Creek Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,807 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,807 ft
- Highest point
- 1,362 ft
- Lowest point
- 682 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
McArthur Creek Loop is a 5.58-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,807 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 1,362 feet.
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