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California
10.5 mi
Distance
2,450 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Modoc National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Poison Flat Trail
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Poison Flat Trail is a moderate 10.48-mile out-and-back hike offering steady elevation gain through California's backcountry. This trail traverses varied terrain with approximately 2,450 feet of elevation gain, providing hikers with a rewarding full-day adventure. The route showcases typical Sierra Nevada or inland California landscape with opportunities to experience open meadows and forest sections.
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