2.8 mi from the trailheadFallen Leaf Campground
Campground · California
0.3 mi one way · 64 ft climb · 6,545 ft high point · Very hard
In Eldorado National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Cathedral Spur is a brief steep ascent to Fallen Leaf Lake in Eldorado National Forest.
29 ft of gain and 64 ft of descent.
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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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