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California
Summit Valley
7.8 mi
Distance
4,041 ft
Gain
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- 7.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,041 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Summit Valley is a 15.7-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 4,041 feet of elevation.
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