Length: 0.65 mi
Est. time: 18m
Gain: 250 ft
Loss: 77 ft
Max elev: 1,762 ft
Elevation profile
+250 ft gain · −77 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Circle X Ranch Campground - CLOSED (Campground)
Nicholas Flat Trail + Nicholas Ridge Trail
3.6 mi · +491 ft · ~1.7 hr (est.)
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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.