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OSM map layer · LineString
34.39, -117.85 · rel 2748889
34.39, -117.85 · rel 2748889
High Desert National Recreation Trail
43,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
California · 34.39°N ·
117.85°W
43,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Water
2× viewpoint
1× summit
Icy Springs
Water ·
174 m off route
10,5 km
24%
Islip Saddle Day Use Area and Trailhead
viewpoint ·
on the route
38,6 km
88%
Reed Spring
Water ·
31 m off route
38,6 km
88%
Devils Chair
summit ·
105 m off route
43,9 km
100%
Devil's Chair
viewpoint ·
122 m off route
43,9 km
100%
Moss Spring
Water ·
476 m off route
43,9 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
High Desert National Recreation Trail is 43.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, High Desert National Recreation Trail takes approximately 10h 56min to complete.
No, High Desert National Recreation Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
High Desert National Recreation Trail starts near coordinates 34.3737, -117.7523.
High Desert National Recreation Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.