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California

Shady

1.3 mi

Distance

285 ft

Elev. Gain

34m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Shady Trail is a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail located in the vicinity of the Sierra National Forest, as suggested by its USFS source attribute. The trail features a gentle elevation gain of 285 feet, making it accessible for most hikers. It is characterized by its dirt surface and traverses through a forested area, offering a pleasant, shaded hike.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,296 ft
Max:1,380 ft
95 ft
19 ft
1,296 ft1,324 ft1,352 ft1,380 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi1.0 mi1.3 mi

Trail Details

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

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Imported route

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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