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Utah

Lost Hiker

2.5 mi

Distance

1,068 ft

Gain

1h 4m

Time

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Inside Canyonlands National Park
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Elevation & route

Distance: 2.5 mi
Elevation gain: 1,068 ft
Elevation loss: 1,068 ft
Highest point: 5,380 ft
Lowest point: 5,132 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Lost Hiker is a 2.48-mile out-and-back trail in Utah managed by the National Park Service. The trail ascends 465 feet and descends 689 feet.

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