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Upper Alabama Hills Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
This trail climbs above the Alabama Hills before dropping through the rocks back down to Movie Flat Road.
5.6
mi
Distance
445
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.6mi
Distance
445ft
Elevation Gain
882ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
5,606ft
High Point
4,765ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nearly 1.5 miles of steady climbing turns to an easy, straightforward descent down to the road. There are some rocky sections as you descend. It soon turns to doubletrack afterward.

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Contributors
Rick Ianniello