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California

Obelisk

0.6 mi

Distance

652 ft

Gain

47 min

Time

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  • Inside Sierra National Forest

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Part of Spanish Mountain

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Elevation & route

Distance
0.6 mi
Elevation gain
652 ft
Highest point
9,383 ft
Lowest point
8,717 ft

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About this trail

Obelisk is a 0.57-mile trail at Spanish Mountain in California with 652 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by Sierra National Forest.

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