2.3 mi from the trailhead
Falcon Group
Campground · California
Hike
Horsethief East
- Near Horsethief Peak
- Inside Cleveland National Forest
- 2,828 ft of climbing
3.5 mi one way · 2,828 ft climb · 4,109 ft high point · Hard
In Cleveland National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
This difficult trail climbs 2,828 feet to 4,109 feet in Cleveland National Forest near Horsethief Peak.
Elevation
524 ft of gain and 2,828 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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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