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California
8.1 mi
Distance
1,897 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Beardsley
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Beardsley Trail is a moderate 8-mile round-trip hike featuring nearly 1,900 feet of elevation gain through California backcountry. This trail offers a solid mid-range workout with sustained climbing that rewards hikers with expansive views and a sense of accomplishment. The route showcases typical Sierra Nevada or foothill terrain depending on the specific location within California.
Tunnel Cr. R
~4 min drive
Moderate ridge hike with steady climbing through forest and open ridge terrain.
Circle
~7 min drive
Easy 1.75-mile loop with 350 ft elevation gain near Circle, California.
Oxidine East
~12 min drive
Moderate 5.67-mile trail with 970 ft gain near Oxidine.
3N01-Snow Trail
~11 min drive
Nearly 50-mile alpine backcountry trek with significant elevation gain.
Rushing Meadow
~7 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile meadow walk with modest elevation gain.
P13
~22 min drive
Moderate 5.26-mile foothill hike with 584 ft elevation gain.
04N12-Snow Trail
~13 min drive
Expert alpine trek with snow, exposure, and high elevation across 19+ miles.
Mount Knight
~8 min drive
Quick 2.3-mile summit hike with 500 ft gain near Mount Knight.
Hells Mountain
~22 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Twain Harte Horsemen
~15 min drive
Moderate 6.43-mile loop with 1,666 ft gain through Sierra foothills.