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Oregon
1.2 mi
Distance
403 ft
Gain
36 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Mt. Hood National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Gnarl Ridge Cut Off
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No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
The Gnarl Ridge Cut Off is a short out-and-back trail offering efficient access to the scenic Gnarl Ridge area in Oregon's high country. This brief connector provides hikers with alpine views and a chance to experience ridge-top terrain without committing to a longer route.
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