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The trailhead for Transfer Trail is the main access to the Flat Tops. Transfer Trail itself is a 4WD road that connects to the Coffee Pot Road near Deep Lake.
Details
Surface:
Unmaintained dirt
Length:
24 miles (38.5 km)
Difficulty:
Intermediate Difficult
Additional Details:
The Forest Service Reference Number for this trail is FS 602. You can use this number to find Transfer Trail on a topographical map.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take Traver Trail Road .5 mile to Transfer Trail. Go 1.5 miles to the trailhead, the main access to the Flat Tops.
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