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California

Ridge

2.2 mi

Distance

1,042 ft

Gain

58 min

Time

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  • Inside Mecca Hills Wilderness

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,042 ft
Elevation loss
1,042 ft
Highest point
1,319 ft
Lowest point
822 ft
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About this trail

Ridge is a 4.4-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,042 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,319 feet.

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