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Faust Valley Trail

4.2 mi out & back · 446 ft gain · 1,901 ft high point · Moderate

From Sand Mountain Trailhead via the South Sand Mountain Trail, Sand Mountain Hiking, and the Link Trail (0.9 mi)

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About this hike

This 4.2-mile out and back from Sand Mountain Trailhead climbs 446 feet using three trails.

Elevation

446 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 200 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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

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Today38°30°Slight Chance Light Snow
Sat39°33°Mostly Cloudy
Sun42°32°Mostly Cloudy
Mon49°26°Mostly Sunny
Tue49°27°Sunny
Wed54°28°Sunny
Thu57°32°Sunny

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Faust Valley Trail

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