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Spec Mines Trail

Length: 1.53 mi

Est. time: 48m

Gain: 603 ft

Loss: 104 ft

Max elev: 2,429 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+603 ft gain · −104 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (Milepost 85.6) (VisitorCenter)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

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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