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California
Pettyjohn
3.1 mi
Distance
1,659 ft
Gain
2h 11m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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Pettyjohn
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,659 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,700 ft
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About this trail
Pettyjohn is a 3.13-mile trail in the North Yolla Bolly Mountains of California with 1,659 feet of elevation gain. The trail ascends through the North Yolla Bolly Mountains trail system.
Permits & access
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- Forest Service
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