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Patterson Ridge Trail

Length: 3.1 mi

Est. time: 1h 30m

Gain: 253 ft

Loss: 1,718 ft

Max elev: 2,943 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Earthhorse

Elevation profile

+253 ft gain · −1,718 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Loft Mountain Campground (Campground)

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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