6.2 mi from the trailheadHorse Meadow Campground
Campground · California
Hike
Dark Canyon
- Inside Domeland Wilderness
- 2,172 ft of climbing
8.3 mi out & back, trail only · 2,172 ft gain · 8,413 ft high point · Hard
Reached by a 9.6 mi approach each way
In Domeland Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Dark Canyon is an 8.3-mile out and back trail in Domeland Wilderness gaining 2,172 feet to 8,413 feet.
Elevation
2,172 ft of gain round trip.
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.
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