Terrace, Shadow & Cliff Lake

California

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3.9 mi

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1,286 ft

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    Clear, high 62°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

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Distance
3.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,286 ft
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About this trail

Terrace, Shadow & Cliff Lake is a 7.7-mile out-and-back trail in California's National Park Service system. The route gains 1,286 feet of elevation.

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