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California
1.8 mi
Distance
345 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Paper Cabin to Tuolumne River
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This scenic riverside trail descends gently from Paper Cabin to the Tuolumne River, offering a pleasant walk through mixed conifer forest with riparian views. The moderate elevation loss provides an easy out-and-back or shuttle option for hikers seeking a peaceful river access without strenuous climbing. The trail showcases the natural beauty of the Tuolumne River corridor in California's Sierra Nevada region.
Paper Cabin Ridge
~2 min drive
Steep 2.7-mile ridge climb with 1,635 ft elevation gain.
Duluke
~4 min drive
Moderate 3.68-mile climb with 1,318 ft gain in Duluke area.
West Side R
~9 min drive
Strenuous 10.9-mile climb with 4,596 ft elevation gain on west-facing slopes.
Ralph Ranch
~5 min drive
Scenic 2.62-mile ranch loop with 813 ft gain through grasslands and oak woodland.
Indian Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 4.14-mile hike with 1,268 ft gain in Indian Creek, California.
Tuolumne Canyon
~17 min drive
Moderate 10.45-mile canyon hike with 2,628 ft elevation gain in the Sierra foothills.
Hunter Creek
~7 min drive
Steep 1.5-mile creek drainage climb with 647 ft elevation gain.
Grapevine
~9 min drive
Moderate 5.13-mile hike with 1,421 ft gain near Grapevine, CA.
Twain Harte Horsemen
~20 min drive
Moderate 6.43-mile loop with 1,666 ft gain through Sierra foothills.
Rogge Trail
~8 min drive
Steep 2.82-mile foothills hike with 1,080 ft elevation gain.
