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California
8.6 mi
Distance
4,820 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Klamath National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Ray's Gulch
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Ray's Gulch is a challenging 8.6-mile trail featuring nearly 4,800 feet of elevation gain through California's rugged terrain. This steep, sustained climb rewards hikers with significant vertical relief and remote backcountry experience. The gulch setting suggests rocky, potentially technical footing with creek drainage features typical of California's mountain gullies.
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