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California
13.8 mi
Distance
994 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Burst Rock
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Burst Rock is a challenging 13.82-mile trail that rewards hikers with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain and expansive views of the surrounding California landscape. This out-and-back or loop route traverses varied terrain, offering a full day of hiking through scenic backcountry. The trail's name suggests distinctive rock formations that serve as visual landmarks throughout the journey.
Lake Valley
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.8-mile valley hike with 1,619 ft elevation gain.
Bear Lake
~4 min drive
Easy 2-mile roundtrip to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Cooper Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate 12.68-mile meadow trail with 1,269 ft elevation gain.
Mud Lake
~6 min drive
Scenic alpine lake hike with moderate elevation gain and forest views.
Pine Valley
~5 min drive
Easy 1.78-mile pine forest walk with minimal elevation gain.
Rock Creek
~7 min drive
Scenic creek-side moderate hike with gentle elevation gain and riparian forest.
Whitesides Meadow
~9 min drive
Easy meadow walk with gentle elevation gain and scenic pastoral views.
Willow Meadow
~5 min drive
Easy 1.36-mile meadow walk with minimal elevation gain.
Bell Meadow
~7 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
19Ev114 Snow Trail
~9 min drive
Steady 3.73-mile climb with 750 ft gain through scenic California backcountry.
