Nelson
California
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3.6 mi
Distance
1,612 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Clear, high 82°F / low 55°F, 9% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
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Nelson
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,612 ft
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About this trail
Nelson is a 3.60-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 1,612 feet of elevation.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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