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There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The time needed for this trek is roughly 5.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail gets really dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Ellison Cabin Two hundred eighty three Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry walk. This is not a very long backpacking and hiking trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 662 feet which is lower than average. With its 5.8 miles of walking distance it's an average length trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.9 miles Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.9 miles Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.8 miles Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.8 miles Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 662 feet
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