2.4 mi from the trailheadIndian Well Campground
Campground · California
10.4 mi out & back · 964 ft gain · 4,895 ft high point · Hard
Via Merrill Cave and Whitney Butte (2.1 mi)
In Lava Beds National Monument · California · National Park Service
Gold Digger Pass is a 10.4-mile out and back route via Merrill Cave and Whitney Butte in Lava Beds National Monument.
964 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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.
Campground · California
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