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California
4.8 mi
Distance
1,873 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Klamath National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Rattlesnake Meadows
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Rattlesnake Meadows offers a moderate alpine hike through scenic meadowland with substantial elevation gain. This 4.8-mile trail rewards hikers with wildflower displays and open vistas typical of California's high country meadows. The steady climb through varied terrain provides an excellent workout for intermediate hikers seeking mountain scenery.
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