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Terminal Geyser Trail

2.1 mi

Distance

831 ft

Gain

43 min

Time

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.1 mi
Elevation gain
831 ft
Elevation loss
831 ft
Highest point
6,280 ft
Lowest point
5,844 ft
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About this trail

Terminal Geyser Trail is a 3.38-mile out-and-back route in California with 831 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,280 feet.

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