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River View Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A steady ridge-climb on a wide, smooth fire road.
1.6
mi
Distance
267
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.56mi
Distance
267ft
Elevation Gain
257ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,049ft
High Point
782ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the junction with the Stewartville Trail, it's a steady ascent on a graded fire road until the junction with Carbondale Trail. Next, the trail begins to descend gradually toward the Lark Trail, culminating at the junction with the River View Loop Trail. Look for the expansive views over the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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Contributors
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