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China Flat

0.3 mi out & back · 130 ft gain · 4,795 ft high point · Easy

California · U.S. Forest Service

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Elevation

130 ft of gain round trip.

Out: 30 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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.

At a glance

Length: 0.3 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 130 ft round trip
High point: 4,795 ft
Low point: 4,712 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 0.3 mi and 130 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Trailhead: 38.7535° N · 120.2660° W

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0.2 mi from the trailhead
China Flat Campground
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0.5 mi from the trailhead

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today68°40°Mostly Sunny
Tue72°42°Sunny
Wed73°42°Sunny
Thu67°38°Sunny
Fri60°37°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat58°34°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun49°28°Rain And Snow

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 1 to 6 mph SSW

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Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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