The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States
5.3 miles (8.6 km) · 1,782 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The West Ridge Trail route traverses 5.3 miles through The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, California, United States. Elevation gain totals 1,782 feet, with 520 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.0 miles and gains 778 feet. Vertical rate measures 337 feet of gain per mile. About 52% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 85.12th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in California.
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