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California
4.2 mi
Distance
675 ft
Gain
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 23 h ago · oldest 28 d
problem: Agency alerts
10 active alerts in Mountaintop Ranger District; most severe: Radford Fire Closure Area
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 68°F / low 45°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 h ago
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Vista
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