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California
10.1 mi
Distance
1,942 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Eldorado National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Sayles Canyon
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Sayles Canyon offers a moderately challenging 10-mile loop through a scenic desert canyon system in California's inland regions. Hikers will experience steady elevation gain of nearly 2,000 feet while traversing canyon bottoms and ridgelines with views of layered geological formations. This trail combines technical footwork with rewarding vistas, making it ideal for hikers seeking solitude and natural beauty away from crowded destinations.
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