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California

Washington Tree

1.1 mi

Distance

157 ft

Gain

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Inside Sequoia National Park
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Quick trip — under 2 mi

Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance: 1.1 mi
Elevation gain: 157 ft
Highest point: 6,951 ft
Lowest point: 6,771 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Washington Tree is a 1.08-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 157 feet of elevation and reaches a maximum elevation of 6,951 feet.

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