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California
3.1 mi
Distance
1,038 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Railroad, South Fork Tuolumne
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The Railroad Trail along South Fork Tuolumne offers a scenic 3.12-mile journey through the Sierra Nevada foothills with moderate elevation gain. This trail follows historic railroad grade, providing relatively gentle grades and interesting industrial heritage views while traversing mixed conifer forest and meadow terrain. The South Fork Tuolumne River corridor provides water features and riparian habitat typical of this region.
Poopenaut Valley Trailhead
~22 min drive
<p>This short, steep hike down to the Tuolumne River in Poopenaut Valley is a great spot for wildflowers in spring. Be aware that this is a steep hike on the return trip to the parking area. If you hike down, you must be able to hike back up! Parking is very limited.<br /> <br…
Golden Stairs to Cherry Oil Rd
~2 min drive
Short foothill hike with steady climb and accessible terrain.
Tuolumne Canyon
~5 min drive
Moderate 10.45-mile canyon hike with 2,628 ft elevation gain in the Sierra foothills.
Golden Forest Interp. Trail
~8 min drive
Easy interpretive forest loop with educational signage and gentle terrain.
L.G.C.F. Falls Interperative T
~8 min drive
Easy quarter-mile interpretive walk to L.G.C.F. Falls with minimal elevation gain.
N. Fork Merced River (Lower)
~9 min drive
Moderate riverside hike along the North Fork Merced River with forest and canyon views.
Trail 380153010602
~11 min drive
Moderate 4.54-mile California trail with 604 ft elevation gain.
Trail 323248010602
~9 min drive
Steep 2-mile alpine climb with 3,362 ft elevation gain.
Huckleberry Trail
~22 min drive
A demanding 46-mile backcountry trail for experienced hikers seeking extended wilderness adventure.
Grapevine
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.13-mile hike with 1,421 ft gain near Grapevine, CA.
