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Five Finger Falls via Hinckley Basin Fire Road
ExpertOut and Back
California

Five Finger Falls via Hinckley Basin Fire Road

Soquel, California

11.8 mi

Distance

3,999 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 19m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Five Finger Falls via Hinckley Basin Fire Road is an 11.8-mile out-and-back trail located near Soquel, California. With a substantial elevation gain of 3,999 feet, this trail is suited for those looking for a challenging hike. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 515 meters and offers a variety of natural landscapes. Hikers should be prepared for a rigorous trek that involves a steady incline and potential changes in elevation that contribute to its expert difficulty rating.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:104 ft
Max:515 ft
1,219 ft
1,219 ft
104 ft241 ft378 ft515 ft0.0 mi2.9 mi5.9 mi8.8 mi11.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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