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Nevada
Franktown Rd
3.5 mi
Distance
1,887 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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No access route mapped
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Through-trail
Out & back
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Franktown Rd
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,887 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,887 ft
- Highest point
- 7,952 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,814 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- State Park and Recreation
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Franktown Rd is a short out-and-back trail in Nevada offering an accessible hiking option for those exploring the region's high desert landscape. This 3.51-mile route follows a road-based path with modest elevation change, making it ideal for families and casual hikers seeking a quick outdoor excursion.
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