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Dool Trail and Johansen Road to Sunset Trail Camp route map
DifficultPoint to Point
Big Basin Redwoods State Park/California

Dool Trail and Johansen Road to Sunset Trail Camp

Boulder Creek, California

8.0 mi

Distance

2,260 ft

Elev. Gain

Point to Point

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Dool Trail and Johansen Road to Sunset Trail Camp is a challenging 8-mile point-to-point trail located in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Boulder Creek, California. The trail features a dirt surface and involves a substantial elevation gain of 2,260 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 649 meters. This trail is ideal for experienced hikers seeking a strenuous workout amid the grandeur of California's redwoods. The path winds through a forested setting, offering a solitary experience in nature.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:277 ft
Max:649 ft
689 ft
737 ft
277 ft401 ft525 ft649 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.0 mi8.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

forest setting

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