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California
3.4 mi
Distance
1,382 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Angeles National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big Cienega Trail
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Big Cienega Trail offers a moderately challenging ascent through diverse California terrain, gaining over 1,300 feet across 3.4 miles. This trail showcases the transition from lower elevation chaparral and oak woodlands to higher elevation forest, with the cienega (meadow) providing a scenic focal point. The steady elevation gain makes it an excellent workout while remaining accessible to experienced day hikers.
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