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California
Olson Channel
0.6 mi
Distance
59 ft
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Conditions: Clear
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Observed 13 h ago
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Clear, high 87°F / low 79°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for hike
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Olson Channel
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 59 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Olson Channel is a short out-and-back trail in California's national park system, covering 1.1 miles with 59 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a channel within the park, offering a brief walk through the landscape.
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