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The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 5,446 feet which is a higher than average number. Being 11.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. This is a two-ended backpacking and hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 1.5 days normally, so it's a glorious thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Some parts of this backcountry hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry hiking trail. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.6 miles Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.6 miles Total climbing distance = .2 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 11.2 miles Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 11.2 miles Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 5446 feet
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