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California
Western Ridge Trail (Unofficial, Unmaintained)
1.1 mi
Distance
1,420 ft
Gain
26 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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Western Ridge Trail (Unofficial, Unmaintained)
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,420 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,420 ft
- Highest point
- 2,905 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,774 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Park and Recreation
About this trail
Western Ridge Trail (Unofficial, Unmaintained) is a 2.14-mile out-and-back trail in California with 1,420 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,905 feet.
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