0.1 mi from the trailheadObservatory Campground
Campground · California
2.2 mi one way · 846 ft climb · 5,518 ft high point · Moderate
In Cleveland National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Observatory is a moderate 2.2 mile one-way trail in Cleveland National Forest climbing 846 feet to 5,518 feet with a viewpoint along the route.
846 ft of gain and 191 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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