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The total elevation difference for Lafayette Ridge Trail is 1,583 feet which is an average number. Lafayette Ridge Trail is a two ended trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 7 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Lafayette Ridge Trail is 8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1583 feet
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US Hiking Trails > California > Lafayette Ridge Trail
