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Mule Ears

Length: 3.7 mi

Est. time: 1h 30m

Gain: 529 ft

Loss: 639 ft

Max elev: 3,232 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 2Nativehike

Elevation profile

+529 ft gain · −639 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Castolon Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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