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California
Fool's Gold
1.0 mi
Distance
584 ft
Gain
45 min
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Trail character
- Surface
- Dirt
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Fool's Gold
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 584 ft
- Elevation loss
- 486 ft
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About this trail
Fool's Gold is a 0.99-mile trail at Donner Peak Trailhead in California with 584 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a dirt surface and is managed by the Tahoe Donner Association.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Tahoe Donner Association
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