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Hike

Trough Ridge

1,700 ft of climbing

3.7 mi out & back · 1,700 ft gain · 4,621 ft high point · Hard

California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Trough Ridge is a 3.7 mi out and back trail that climbs 1,700 ft.

Elevation

1,700 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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9.8 mi from the trailhead
Post Creek Guard Station
Campground · California
11.7 mi from the trailhead

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Out: 1,500 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.7 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,700 ft round trip
High point: 4,621 ft
Low point: 3,139 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 3.7 mi and 1,700 ft of climbing, with steep sections
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 40.1988° N · 123.0965° W

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Weather

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Today54°34°Mostly Sunny
Tue54°33°Sunny
Wed59°34°Sunny
Thu56°30°Sunny
Fri52°30°Mostly Sunny
Sat50°32°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun56°36°Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 6 mph W

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