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California

Red Slate Mountain

19.4 mi

Distance

5,544 ft

Gain

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 17 h ago · oldest 18 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

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

    USFSPosted Sep 9 · checked 18 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 60°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather17 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
19.4 mi
Elevation gain
5,544 ft
Elevation loss
5,544 ft
Highest point
13,140 ft
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About this trail

Red Slate Mountain rises to 13,140 ft in California. This route starts at McGee Creek Trailhead and covers 19.4 miles round trip with about 5,544 ft of climbing.

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