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California
Morrison Ranch Loop Trail
1.2 mi
Distance
1,068 ft
Gain
34 min
Time
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Inside Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Morrison Ranch Loop Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,068 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,068 ft
- Highest point
- 1,288 ft
- Lowest point
- 876 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Morrison Ranch Loop Trail is a 2.34-mile out-and-back route in California with 1,068 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,288 feet.
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