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Short Cut, Mt Sizer, The Narrows and China Hole route map
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Short Cut, Mt Sizer, The Narrows and China Hole

Morgan Hill, California

25.5 mi

Distance

8,232 ft

Elev. Gain

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The 'Short Cut, Mt Sizer, The Narrows and China Hole' trail is a challenging loop located near Morgan Hill, California. Spanning 25.5 miles, the trail offers a rigorous hike with significant elevation changes, making it suitable for experienced adventurers. The trail's maximum elevation reaches 977 meters, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The dirt surface trail navigates through a variety of terrains, including narrow passages and steep ascents. Hikers should prepare for a long day in a rugged, natural setting.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainexposed sectionsnarrow trails

Elevation Profile

Min:364 ft
Max:977 ft
2,509 ft
2,509 ft
364 ft568 ft773 ft977 ft0.0 mi6.4 mi12.7 mi19.1 mi25.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
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

steep elevation gainscenic viewschallenging terrain

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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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