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Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
The Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail offers a moderate hike through the striking desert landscape, showcasing vivid rock formations and native vegetation. As you trek through the canyon, you’ll encounter culturally significant rock art and be treated to a spectacular view of Tahquitz Falls, which cascades over the rocky cliffs. The trail, while short, provides both scenic beauty and a glimpse into the desert's unique ecosystem, with additional smaller waterfalls and shady pockets along the way. #Hiking #Canyon #Waterfall #Nature #Loop #Desert #Rock
- Distance: 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 390 ft
- Maximum elevation: 915 ft
- Elevation loss: 387 ft
- Minimum elevation: 584 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 10 m
- Moving speed: 1.5 mph
- Maximum speed: 2.6 mph
- Total time: 1 h 30 m
- Global speed: 1.1 mph
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- Distance: 1.7 mi
- Elevation gain: 390 ft
- Maximum elevation: 915 ft
- Elevation loss: 387 ft
- Minimum elevation: 584 ft
- Moving time: 1 h 10 m
- Moving speed: 1.5 mph
- Maximum speed: 2.6 mph
- Total time: 1 h 30 m
- Global speed: 1.1 mph
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Name: Tahquitz Canyon Loop Trail in Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 33.80351 -116.56178 33.81025 -116.55304
Topography: Palm Springs topographic map, elevation, terrain
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