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Nicholas Flat Trail

Length: 2.98 mi

Est. time: 1h 24m

Gain: 241 ft

Loss: 1,336 ft

Max elev: 1,698 ft

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Elevation profile

+241 ft gain · −1,336 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail + Nicholas Pond Trail

3.5 mi · +352 ft · ~1.6 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail + Nicholas Ridge Trail

3.6 mi · +491 ft · ~1.7 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail + Nicholas Flat Trail- 2nd part

3.8 mi · +241 ft · ~1.8 hr (est.)

stitched loop

Nicholas Flat Trail + Willow Creek Trail

3.9 mi · +801 ft · ~1.8 hr (est.)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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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