Near Rail Road Trail
Beautiful view of the Amon Basis Preserve.
Near Rail Road Trail
Upland shrub-steppe meets the wetlands. What a contrast.

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Rail Road Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A trail along the top of Amon Basin. It has a good view of the entire preserve and follows an old railroad bed.
1
mi
Distance
33
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.95mi
Distance
33ft
Elevation Gain
51ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
548ft
High Point
496ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a mostly flat trail on a gravel path. The trail sits on an old railway bed that has been converted to a path ideal for hiking. The trail starts/ends at the two access points of the Amon Basin Preserve and offers great views of the preserve along its length. Popular with the locals, this trail weaves through the upland shrub steppe and desert scenery.

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