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Utah

Portal Trail

2.2 mi

Distance

3,694 ft

Gain

1h 23m

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Elevation & route

Distance: 2.2 mi
Elevation gain: 3,694 ft
Elevation loss: 3,694 ft
Highest point: 5,041 ft
Lowest point: 3,969 ft

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Managing agency: Bureau of Land Management

About this trail

Portal Trail is a 4.4-mile out-and-back route in Utah with 3,694 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 5,041 feet.

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