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California
28.2 mi
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4,528 ft
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Inside Sierra National Forest
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South Fork Merced
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The South Fork Merced is a challenging backcountry trek that traverses the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This nearly 30-mile journey follows the South Fork drainage with significant elevation gain, offering solitude and pristine wilderness experience for well-prepared hikers. The trail showcases classic Sierra granite, mixed conifer forests, and riparian corridors along the creek system.
McGurk Meadow Trailhead
~21 min drive
<h2>McGurk Meadow</h2> <p>The trail leads downhill to McGurk Meadow and the site of an old cabin that belonged to sheepherder John McGurk. During early summer, look for a tremendous show of wildflowers.</p> <p><strong>Distance: </strong>1.6 miles (2.5 km) round-trip<br /> <str…
Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
~21 min drive
<p>Chilnualna Falls, pronounced "Chil-noo-al-na," is a steep hike featuring views of the falls and Wawona Dome. The waterfall is comprised of five large cascades sliding through and over large granite formations above the Wawona basin. Along the way, hikers will enjoy sweeping…
Savage
~2 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile trail with 795 ft gain near Savage, California.
Pinoch Ridge
~3 min drive
Challenging 11.8-mile ridge traverse with 3,658 ft elevation gain.
Ned's Gulch
~10 min drive
Short, steady climb through a scenic California gulch with accessible terrain.
Mono Meadow Trailhead
~25 min drive
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Skelton Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek-side hike with 1,900 ft elevation gain.
Hite Cove
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.7-mile Sierra foothills climb with 2,460 ft elevation gain.
Trail 322150010602
~12 min drive
Quick 1-mile trail with steady elevation gain in California.
Four Mile Trailhead
~26 min drive
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