Unal Interpretive Trail

Name: Unal Interpretive Trail
Rating: 4.0

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3.4 mile 5.4 kilometer point to point
84% Runnable
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 772' 235 m
Descent: -630' -192 m
High: 6,734' 2,053 m
Low: 6,065' 1,849 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 8% (5°)
Max Grade: 38% (21°)

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“Unal is a short loop at the Greenhorn summit on Hwy 155. Easy to get to, and well maintained. Beautiful Sierra views!”

— David Estes

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A good chance you'll find other trail users due to the accessibility. Run aware. Fantastic camping nearby at the Greenhorn Mountain County Park. Water, flush toilet, and hot showers.

Description

Easy parking at the trailhead by the forestry station. This is a short trail that is mostly all at a less than 10% grade. A few rock features, no roots. VERY well maintained, with trees cut back and removed. BEAUTIFUL views north to Mt. Whitney from the summit of the trail. This isn't a destination trail in itself, but if you are running other trails in the area, a fun diversion.

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Land Manager: USFS - Sequoia National Forest Office

Oct 31, 2019: NFRA announces Tricia Maki 2019 Ranger of the Year

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