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Harding Trail

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 4.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Southern California
  4. Cleveland National Forest - Trabuco Ranger District
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“A 9.5 mile climb from Modjeska to North Main Divide Road ”

John McKinney
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9.5

Miles

15.3

KM

Point to Point

4,495' 1,370 m

High

1,386' 422 m

Low

3,378' 1,030 m

Up

269' 82 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Spring · Views · Wildlife

There may be fire restrictions in effect.

Description

This trail begins at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska and ascends a gentle grade up to North Main Divide Road, passing the Goat Shed Overlook and Laurel Spring on the way.

Thanks to John McKinney, The Trailmaster, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about trails in California, check out his guides at The Trailmaster Store.

Flora & Fauna

There may be some interesting wildlife in Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Cleveland National Forest Office

Shared By:

John McKinney
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

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in Cleveland National Forest - Trabuco Ranger District

#12580

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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in Cleveland National For…

#1,248

in California

#12,580

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Rocky Trail
Dec 11, 2020 near Trabuco…, CA
Harding Truck Trail
Dec 11, 2020 near Trabuco…, CA
Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, Modjeska Canyon
Aug 4, 2017 near Portola…, CA
Maple Springs Road
Aug 4, 2017 near Trabuco…, CA
Harding Truck Trail
Dec 11, 2020 near Portola…, CA

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Nov 17, 2019
Tami Best
I only walked a little way up the hill and back. I wanted to get a quick work out in before I had to return home. beautiful view, even only walking… 1mi
May 12, 2018
b Heliker
Lots of poison oak. Beautiful though

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