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California

Spencer Meadow Trail

1.9 mi

Distance

1,738 ft

Gain

1h 21m

Time

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    5 active alerts in Lassen National Forest; most severe: SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

    USFSPosted Feb 2 · checked 16 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 57°F / low 54°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather16 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,738 ft
Elevation loss
1,738 ft
Highest point
6,033 ft
Lowest point
4,957 ft
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About this trail

Spencer Meadow Trail is a 3.88-mile out-and-back hike in California with 1,738 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,033 feet.

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