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California

Parker Bench Trail

5.0 mi

Distance

3,477 ft

Gain

2h 15m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 12 h ago · oldest 12 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    11 active alerts in Inyo National Forest; most severe: Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon

    USFSPosted Sep 9 · checked 12 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 57°F / low 39°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather12 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.0 mi
Elevation gain
3,477 ft
Elevation loss
3,477 ft
Highest point
9,266 ft
Lowest point
7,249 ft
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About this trail

Parker Bench Trail is a 9.9-mile out-and-back hike in California with 3,477 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 9,266 feet.

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