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West Fork Trail and Middle Fork Trail

based on 4 tracks & routes #27 hike out of 83 in
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4.7 mi
Distance
2 hrs 31 min
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terrain
991 ft
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This is a easy one way trail in Carson National Forest.

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Gnarly Rider 8 years, 6 months ago
Santa Barbara CG to 1st Meadow
Arrive early to park in 1st parking area (free) before campground. From camp ground follow trail & you can fish upstream . Read Craig Martin's book for exact details of area. To fish high elevation meadows continue on West Fork trail for 4 miles. Hike Difficulty is DIFFICULT. 2 hours up to 1st meadow
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DandyTornado9390 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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