Zuma Chute Trail

California

California

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0.5 mi

Distance

239 ft

Gain

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Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back

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Zuma Chute Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.5 mi
Elevation gain
239 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

Zuma Chute Trail is a short out-and-back hike in California covering 0.94 miles with 239 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a straightforward path through the landscape near Zuma Chute.

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