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California
15.0 mi
Distance
1,762 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mono-Alamar
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The Mono-Alamar trail is a challenging 15-mile route that traverses the high desert landscape between Mono County and Alamar, offering expansive views of the Eastern Sierra region. With over 1,700 feet of elevation gain, this moderately strenuous hike takes you through varied terrain typical of California's transition zone between desert and mountain environments. The trail rewards hikers with solitude and panoramic vistas across the vast high desert plateau.
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