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California
1.5 mi
Distance
418 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Sierra National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Dogtooth
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Dogtooth is a short, steep alpine trail offering impressive elevation gain in a compact distance. This challenging ascent rewards hikers with high-elevation views and access to dramatic peaks characteristic of California's mountain terrain. The trail's name hints at its rugged, jagged summit features.
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