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California
5.5 mi
Distance
682 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Boca-Loyalton
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The Boca-Loyalton trail offers a scenic moderate trek through the Sierra Nevada foothills, connecting two small communities in northeastern California. With nearly 5.5 miles and moderate elevation gain, this route showcases the transition zone between lower elevation chaparral and higher forest ecosystems. The trail provides excellent views of the surrounding ridges and valleys typical of this remote region.
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