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Vista Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A nice and short trail that provides good views of the park.
0.6
mi
Distance
213
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.64mi
Distance
213ft
Elevation Gain
141ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,077ft
High Point
1,894ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail goes up and over Merkle hill and bisects the Merkle Trail. It provide access to the Merkle Trail from a parking area on the north end of the hill, south of the Wind Cave Trail parking area. Unlike the Merkle Trail, this one is not accessible. There are rocky parts of the trail, switchbacks, and loose gravel.

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Contributors
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