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California

Telephone Trail

1.7 mi

Distance

2,333 ft

Gain

1h 34m

Time

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Through-trail
Big climb
Quick trip — under 2 mi

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.7 mi
Elevation gain
2,333 ft
Elevation loss
2,333 ft
Highest point
2,830 ft
Lowest point
1,203 ft
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About this trail

Telephone Trail is a 3.42-mile out-and-back hike in California with 2,333 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,830 feet.

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