Start
253 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.92, -122.63 · rel 19109026
37.92, -122.63 · rel 19109026
Cataract Trail
4,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
California · 37.92°N ·
122.63°W
4,5km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
2× summit
1× monument
Broko Spring
Water ·
375 m off route
2,2 km
48%
Rock Springs
Water ·
92 m off route
4,5 km
100%
Twin Knolls
summit ·
349 m off route
4,5 km
100%
Ballou Point
summit ·
351 m off route
4,5 km
100%
Throne
monument ·
451 m off route
4,5 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
235 m
–
607 m
0 km
2,2 km
4,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
543 m elevation
Halfway
418 m elevation
Three quarters
600 m elevation
Finish
562 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Cataract Trail is 4.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Cataract Trail takes approximately 1h 7min to complete.
No, Cataract Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Cataract Trail starts near coordinates 37.9366, -122.638.
Cataract Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.