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California
Muirs Ascension
8.7 mi
Distance
1,109 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Muirs Ascension
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,109 ft
- Highest point
- 5,379 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,933 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Muirs Ascension is a moderately challenging 6.37-mile trail featuring 1,503 feet of elevation gain, offering a rewarding climb through California terrain. This trail provides excellent cardiovascular training with sustained elevation gain and likely delivers scenic vistas from higher elevations. The route combines distance and elevation gain to create an engaging day hike experience.
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