French

California

California

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15.2 mi

Distance

2,138 ft

Gain

No verdict for this trail

We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.

What we do know

  • Inside Sierra National Forest

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Why you'll love it

Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
15.2 mi
Elevation gain
2,138 ft
Highest point
6,866 ft
Lowest point
3,088 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

The French Trail is a challenging 15+ mile journey through California backcountry, gaining over 3,100 feet of elevation. This hard-level hike offers sustained climbing and extended distance that rewards experienced hikers with remote wilderness experience. The trail traverses varied terrain typical of California's inland ranges, providing excellent conditioning and mountain scenery.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
6,866 ft
Length (round trip)
15 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Source: USFS EDW boundaries

Conditions

Active alerts for Bass Lake Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

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