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Oak Springs Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back
California

Oak Springs Trail

Sylmar, California

4.3 mi

Distance

1,391 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 8m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Oak Springs Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Sylmar, California. Spanning 4.3 miles, this trail offers a substantial elevation gain of approximately 1,391 feet, making it suitable for experienced hikers seeking a strenuous workout. The trail surface is primarily dirt, typical of many trails in the region, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Due to its difficulty and elevation gain, it provides hikers with a demanding outdoor adventure.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:546 ft
Max:913 ft
513 ft
513 ft
546 ft668 ft791 ft913 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.2 mi3.2 mi4.3 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

SpringFallWinter

Highlights

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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

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