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California
Mt. Ralston
1.6 mi
Distance
518 ft
Gain
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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 518 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Mt. Ralston is a 3.12-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 518 feet of elevation.
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