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West Ridge Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …Los Angeles
  4. Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
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“A steady climb from the lower lagoon to the main reservoir. ”

Eric Ashley
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1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Point to Point

1,614' 492 m

High

1,199' 366 m

Low

415' 127 m

Up

6' 2 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

15%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

A smooth but somewhat steep dirt road that switchbacks up and then along the dam spillway. You'll find almost nothing in the way of shade, but the doubletrack does provide an interesting vantage of the area.

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Land Manager: Los Angeles County Parks and Rec

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Eric Ashley
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in California

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