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Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back

Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon Trail

Palmdale, California

7.9 mi

Distance

3,550 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 41m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Josephine Peak via Colby Canyon Trail is a challenging hike located near Palmdale, California. Spanning 7.9 miles, this out-and-back trail takes hikers through a scenic ascent with significant elevation gain of 3550 feet, leading to an elevation high point of 1673 meters. The trail surface is primarily dirt, and it requires a high level of fitness due to its steep and extended climb.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrugged terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,074 ft
Max:1,673 ft
1,082 ft
1,082 ft
1,074 ft1,274 ft1,473 ft1,673 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi3.9 mi5.9 mi7.9 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

Highlights

scenic ascentelevated views

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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