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4.3 miles
Distance
443 ft
Climb
-452 ft
Descent
00:31:42
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
2,390 ft
Altitude min
2,479 ft
Altitude max
2,436 ft
Altitude start
2,431 ft
Altitude end
-23.2%
Grade max
39.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:31:42
Avg time
Trinity Lake Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTrinity County
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
Camping along Trinity Lake? The Trinity Lake Trail is great for biking, hiking, or running. It is an easy trail, suitable for beginner mountain bikers. With easy access to the lakeshore, a quick dip will cool you off in those hot summer afternoons. Exercise caution when going through campgrounds.
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Clark Springs, at the eastern end of the trail, is a fee area.
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Directions to trinity-lake-trail trailhead
(40.850090, -122.850010)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Lake Trail
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Where is Trinity Lake Trail located?
Trinity Lake Trail is located in Trinity County, California, United States. It is part of the Trinity County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.85009, -122.85001.
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How hard is Trinity Lake Trail?
Trinity Lake Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Trinity Lake Trail?
Trinity Lake Trail has 443 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,390 ft to 2,479 ft.
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Is Trinity Lake Trail a point to point trail?
Trinity Lake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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