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California
10.0 mi
Distance
5,808 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Wormhole Canyon
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Wormhole Canyon is a challenging high-elevation trail that rewards experienced hikers with significant vertical gain and remote desert canyon scenery. The route traverses rugged terrain through a narrow canyon system, offering dramatic geological formations and solitude in a less-traveled corner of California's backcountry. With nearly 5,800 feet of elevation gain over 10 miles, this is a serious undertaking best suited for well-conditioned hikers prepared for steep, technical sections.
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