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Hike Trail

The Plunge

4.0 (1 Rating)
A very steep downhill off the back side of Ridge of Doom.
0.9
mi
Distance
25
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.88mi
Distance
25ft
Elevation Gain
500ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,442ft
High Point
5,967ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the entrance near a tree overlook, the trail drops STEEPLY downhill. It continues to wrap around as it contours around and in and out of some fun creek beds before ending back at the lower intersection with Lower Rock'N'Roll.

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Contributors
Dave Reed