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11.2 miles
Distance
6,388 ft
Climb
-2,211 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
4,176 ft
Altitude change
6,037 ft
Altitude min
6,037 ft
Altitude start
10,213 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-83%
Grade max
85.5%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,221 ft
Distance flat
Baxter Pass Details
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Riding AreaInyo County
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Ref Number#3427
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Baxter Pass Trail provides access to the John Muir Wilderness. It climbs more than 6,000 feet to Baxter Pass, on the Sierra Crest. The trail continues into Kings Canyon National Park, where it joins the John Muir Trail. Baxter Pass Trail is steep and rugged. In some places it is difficult to locate. It is not recommended for stock.
source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
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(36.844850, -118.297630)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baxter Pass
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Where is Baxter Pass located?
Baxter Pass is located in Inyo County, California, United States. It is part of the Inyo County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.84485, -118.29763.
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How hard is Baxter Pass?
Baxter Pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Baxter Pass?
Baxter Pass has 6,388 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,211 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,037 ft to 12,269 ft.
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Is Baxter Pass a point to point trail?
Baxter Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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