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Shoemaker Canyon Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A moderately easy trail up to nowhere.
2.7
mi
Distance
1,181
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.69mi
Distance
1,181ft
Elevation Gain
496ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
3,149ft
High Point
2,289ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts from a gate and heads north up the dirt road. The dirt road is well graded but a little steep in places. At 1.6 miles is the start of the first tunnel which is more than 1000 feet long. After the first tunnel, the trail narrows some before reaching the second tunnel at 2.6 miles. The trail ends at the end of the second tunnel. Do not try to proceed further; there are better viewpoints if you backtrack. Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

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Contributors
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