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California

Orion Trail

6.0 mi

Distance

445 ft

Gain

Conditions: Caution

for cross country skiing, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal

3 factors · 3 sources

Newest 9 h ago · oldest 1 d

  • caution: Agency alerts

    13 active alerts in Eldorado National Forest; most severe: Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide

    USFSPosted Sep 22 · checked 10 h ago

  • clear: Snowpack

    Rubicon #2 SNOTEL (10 mi away): 0" snow depth

    SNOTEL1 d ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clear, high 72°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 51/100 for cross country skiing

    OpenWeather9 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.0 mi
Elevation gain
445 ft
Highest point
6,652 ft
Lowest point
6,400 ft

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Orion Trail is a 6-mile out-and-back hike in California with 453 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

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