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California

Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail

5.3 mi

Distance

1,171 ft

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Inside Mojave National Preserve
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Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance: 5.3 mi
Elevation gain: 1,171 ft
Highest point: 5,507 ft
Lowest point: 4,597 ft

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About this trail

Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail is a 5.33-mile out-and-back hike in California's National Park Service area, gaining 1,171 feet of elevation over the round trip. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,507 feet.

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