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15.5 miROUND TRIP
3654 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
July-OctSEASON
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The Trail
The peak said to have inspired the Paramount logo.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Willard Bay (Fishing, 6 mi) · Mantua Reservoir (Fishing, 9 mi) · Botts Campground (Mantua) (Camping, 9 mi) · Pineview Reservoir (Fishing, 10 mi)
More hikes nearby: Waterfall Canyon (Hike, 12 mi) · Adams Canyon (Hike, 21 mi) · Wind Caves (Hike, 29 mi) · Frary Peak (Hike, 29 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Ben Lomond via North Skyline hike?
- 15.5 miles round trip with 3654 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Ben Lomond via North Skyline?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Ben Lomond via North Skyline?
- Best season: July-Oct.