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California
9.0 mi
Distance
1,563 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Aspen Meadow
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Aspen Meadow offers a moderate alpine hike through scenic meadowland with steady elevation gain. This 9-mile trail showcases the transition between lower forest zones and higher elevation meadows, providing excellent opportunities to observe wildflowers and aspen groves that give the trail its name. The consistent climb rewards hikers with expanding views and a peaceful alpine environment.
Bell Meadow
~1 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Crab Tree Cut Off
~3 min drive
Quick 1.37-mile connector with 325 ft gain through California backcountry.
Lake Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.8-mile valley hike with 1,619 ft elevation gain.
Rock Creek
~5 min drive
Scenic creek-side moderate hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian forest.
Cleos Bath
~3 min drive
Easy 1.52-mile walk to a natural bathing area with minimal elevation gain.
Mud Lake
~4 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and forest views.
04N12-Snow Trail
~7 min drive
Expert alpine trek with snow, exposure, and high elevation across 19+ miles.
Pinecrest to Strawberry
~5 min drive
Steep 1.4-mile climb from Pinecrest to Strawberry with 406 ft gain.
Hells Mountain
~6 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Burst Rock
~8 min drive
Challenging 13.82-mile trail with 994 ft gain and scenic rock formations.
