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Hardesty Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,383 feet which is a higher than average number. Hardesty Trail is 8.8 miles long it's a mid length hike. You should count on this trek taking about 7.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Hardesty Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Different parts of this trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 4.4 miles Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 4.4 miles Total climbing distance = .3 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8.8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8.8 miles Total climbing distance = 3.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3383 feet
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