4.3 mi from the trailheadRose Valley Campground
Campground
13.5 mi one way · 4,305 ft climb · 6,210 ft high point · Moderate
In Los Padres National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Red Reef Trail climbs 4,305 feet over 13.5 miles to 6,210 feet in Los Padres National Forest near Topatopa Bluff and Hines Peak.
3,608 ft of gain and 4,305 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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