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California
3.2 mi
Distance
451 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Whitesides Meadow
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Whitesides Meadow is an accessible 3.24-mile trail featuring gentle rolling terrain and scenic meadowland views. With modest elevation gain of 451 feet, this route is ideal for hikers seeking a leisurely walk through California's pastoral landscape without significant climbing demands.
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