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Lake Aloha and Ralston Peak via Pacific Crest Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Lake Aloha and Ralston Peak via Pacific Crest Trail

Echo Lake, California

15.8 mi

Distance

4,098 ft

Elev. Gain

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Lake Aloha and Ralston Peak via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail in El Dorado County, California. It is 16 miles long and gains 4,098 feet. It is in or next to Meyers, California.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,265 ft
Max:2,807 ft
Gain:1,249 ft
Loss:1,249 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 2,265 ft and 2,807 ft across 15.8 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.2,265 ft2,446 ft2,626 ft2,807 ft0.0 mi3.9 mi7.9 mi11.8 mi15.8 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi2,298 ft
High point9.3 mi2,807 ft
End15.8 mi2,298 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Meyers, CA · in or next to town
County:
El Dorado County, CA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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