Near Road Canyon Trail (T234)
Sunspot Trail (T105B)
Near Road Canyon Trail (T234)
Beginning of trail
Near Road Canyon Trail (T234)
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Road Canyon Trail (T234)

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A short trail with steep grades near the Sunspot Observatory descending to West Side Road.
1.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
1.54mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1,345ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
9,092ft
High Point
7,747ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the upper trailhead, the path descends into the canyon on steep grades. At 0.9mi the trail meets T234A (an alternate route down the West Side Rd) and follows a ridge to the lower TH on West Side Rd.

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June 01, 2024
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