Near Ringtail Trail
View of Mt. Wrightson and other peaks from the trail.

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Hike Trail

Ringtail Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Rocky climb from Lower Brown to Cougar.
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.54mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
95ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,776ft
High Point
2,679ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short trail that allows you to bypass the Brown Mountain Loop and cut straight over to Cougar Trail. It is mostly uphill to the Cougar Trail and the terrain is similar to the other rocky trails in the area. Be careful when crossing Kinney Rd, but other than the traffic, this trail is easy to navigate.

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Contributors
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