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Hike Trail

North Portal Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Short trail connecting trails in the Black Diamond Mines Regional Reserve.
0.8
mi
Distance
32
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.84mi
Distance
32ft
Elevation Gain
255ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
914ft
High Point
688ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
An easy to hike trail that connects the upper trails in the Black Diamond Mines Regional Reserve to the lower trails. Take this trail from the ridge down to the Old Homestead Trail.

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Contributors
Andrew Sanguinetti