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Painted Canyon Trail and Ladder Canyon Trail Loop in Mecca Hills Wilderness

The Painted Canyon and Ladder Canyon Trail Loop offers a dynamic mix of adventure and scenery, from colorful rock walls to narrow slot canyons. The trail's iconic ladders allow hikers to navigate through steep sections, adding a touch of excitement as they climb through twisting pathways. At higher points, panoramic views reveal the vast desert landscape, with glimpses of the Salton Sea and rugged mountain ridges enhancing the experience. #Hiking #Nature #Canyon #Desert #Rock #Loop

  • Distance: 7.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 323 m
  • Maximum elevation: 408 m
  • Elevation loss: 315 m
  • Minimum elevation: 187 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 40 m
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 18.1 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 17 m
  • Global speed: 3.3 Km/h

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  • Distance: 7.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 323 m
  • Maximum elevation: 408 m
  • Elevation loss: 315 m
  • Minimum elevation: 187 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 40 m
  • Moving speed: 4.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 18.1 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 17 m
  • Global speed: 3.3 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Painted Canyon Trail and Ladder Canyon Trail Loop in Mecca Hills Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Painted Canyon Road, Riverside County, California, 92254, United States (33.61929 -115.99911)

End: Painted Canyon Road, Riverside County, California, 92254, United States (33.61955 -115.99937)

Coordinates: 33.61929 -115.99937 33.64158 -115.98829

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Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon Loop

United States > California > Riverside County

Loop hike through Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon in the Mecca Hills Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Mountain #Nature #Wilderness #Desert

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 327 m • Maximum elevation: 407 m

Painted Canyon and Ladder Canyon Loop

United States > California > Riverside County

Loop hike to Painted Canyon and Ladder Canyon in the Mecca Hills Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Canyon #Nature #Desert #Wilderness #Mountain

Distance: 7.2 Km • Elevation gain: 326 m • Maximum elevation: 408 m

Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon Loop

United States > California > Riverside County

Mecca Hills Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Nature #Desert

Distance: 7.2 Km • Elevation gain: 330 m • Maximum elevation: 408 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🎒Dry Bags - Waterproof bags for outdoor gear
🏃Compression Recovery Socks - Reduce leg fatigue after heavy days of elevation gain
🍶Collapsible Water Bottles - Save space in your pack as you consume your water supply
👖Convertible Hiking Trousers - Zip-off legs to adapt to changing temperatures throughout the day
🪢550 Survival Paracord - Versatile cordage for gear repair and emergency lashing

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