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OSM map layer · LineString
36.58, -118.72 · rel 16865146
36.58, -118.72 · rel 16865146
Alta Trail
15,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
California · 36.58°N ·
118.72°W
15,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
16
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
4× Attraction
Alta Peak
summit ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tharps Rock
summit ·
195 m off route
3,8 km
24%
McKinley Tree
Attraction ·
on the route
15,7 km
100%
Sentinel Tree
Attraction ·
49 m off route
15,7 km
100%
Chief Sequoyah
Attraction ·
121 m off route
15,7 km
100%
Congress Group
Attraction ·
171 m off route
15,7 km
100%
Panther Peak
summit ·
316 m off route
15,7 km
100%
Bear Hill
summit ·
416 m off route
15,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Alta Trail is 15.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Alta Trail takes approximately 3h 55min to complete.
No, Alta Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Alta Trail starts near coordinates 36.5907, -118.6636.
Alta Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Alta Trail is maintained and managed by National Park Service.