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Lake Ranch Reservoir via John Nicholas Trail

based on 15 tracks & routes #18 hike out of 26 in
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9.9 mi
Distance
4 hrs 51 min
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terrain
1,142 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult out and back trail in Sanborn County Park.

This trail goes by Lake Ranch Reservoir and Lake Ranch 622 Dam.

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allisondan 5 years, 6 months ago
RidgeTrail Nicholas
fire/utility road to dam, then trail to Skyline
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e_cords 2 years, 2 months ago
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Tyler Stebbins 3 years, 11 months ago
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netwesley 4 years, 1 month ago
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Alternate Routes

  1. Lake Ranch 622 Dam via John Nicholas Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.3 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Russel Point Loop from Castle Rock State Park
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.3 mi
  2. Todd Creek Redwoods Loop via San Andreas Trail and Sanborn Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 4.1 mi
  3. Waterman Gap Trail Camp via Saratoga Gap Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.0 mi
  4. Lake Ranch 622 Dam via John Nicholas Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.3 mi
  5. Varian Peak Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 12.5 mi
  6. Russel Point Loop via Saratoga Gap Trail and Ridge Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.4 mi
  7. Main Camp Loop via Saratoga Gap Trail and Loughry Woods Trail
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.7 mi
  8. Walden Pond Loop via Sanborn Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.8 mi
  9. Todd Creek Redwoods Loop via Sanborn Trail and San Andreas Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.6 mi
  10. Emily Smith Observation Point Loop via Saratoga Gap Trail and Ridge Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.5 mi