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California
16.5 mi
Distance
3,284 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
South Yuba Ridge Trail
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The South Yuba Ridge Trail is a challenging ridge-running adventure that traverses the scenic high country of the South Yuba region with substantial elevation gain. This 16+ mile route offers expansive views across the Sierra Nevada foothills and mixed conifer forest, rewarding hikers with a remote wilderness experience and the opportunity to explore the ridge's diverse terrain.
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