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California
1.8 mi
Distance
649 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
West Parks
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West Parks offers a short but rewarding climb through California foothill terrain, gaining nearly 650 feet over less than two miles. This compact trail provides excellent elevation gain-to-distance ratio, making it ideal for hikers seeking a quick but challenging workout with scenic views of the surrounding parkland.
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