Near Coalinga Mineral Springs NRT
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Coalinga Mineral Springs NRT

4.0 (1 Rating)
Lovely but steep and rugged trail from the mineral Springs up to the top of the peak.
2.3
mi
Distance
1,414
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantHistoricalHot SpringSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.32mi
Distance
1,414ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,512ft
High Point
2,099ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Bring plenty of water, and prepare for some exposure. It is all worth it, however, given the amazing natural history and geology you see along the way. The views on top are phenomenal. The day that I did this trail there was a BLM Trail crew doing maintenance on the trail, and doing a really great job at it. The trail is fairly wide in those places with minimal tripping hazards as of this writing. There are lots of switchbacks and ridge lines that you need to climb so be cautious about the sun and high temperatures. If you're looking for a work out, do you labs on this road has it's about five miles out and back. There's a very good amount of vertical gain as well.

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