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Mabeline Trail
Stage 10 : Trail Canyon - Dark Canyon
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Possible water source
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Description
After the final mile of Trail Canyon, the junction with Dark Canyon (S10P05) is obvious, and at this point we head west along the main drainage. There may be water from a spring available a quarter-mile east of this junction (S10P10). The walking through Dark Canyon is fairly straightforward, with glorious scenery, at every turn. The trail appears circuitous in places as it doubles back on itself several times, as we make our way through the often very windy drainage.
After 7 miles, the trail meets the junction with Woodenshoe Canyon (S10P15). About 1 mile south of the junction, there should be water from a nearby spring available(S10P20). There are several nice camping sites around this area also.
Details
Length
Total Ascent
Total Descent
Min Elevation
Max Elevation
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9.3 miles
100'
900'
5,780'
6,709'
Useful Locations
S09P30 N37° 50.367' W109° 54.519' Possible water
S10P05 N37° 49.744' W109° 55.352' Dark Canyon junction
S10P10 N37° 49.592' W109° 55.124' Possible water (east of junction)
S10P15 N37° 49.715' W110° 00.057' Woodenshoe Canyon junction
S10P20 N37° 49.023' W109° 59.836' Possible water
Water Availability
S09P30 Spring
S10P10 Spring
S10P20 Spring
Water/Food Cache
None
Elevation Profile

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Dark Canyon

Dark Canyon

Dark Canyon

Dark Canyon
