Trail of the Gargoyles Interpe
California
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1.2 mi
Distance
96 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus 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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Trail of the Gargoyles Interpe
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 96 ft
- Highest point
- 7,511 ft
- Lowest point
- 7,395 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Trail of the Gargoyles Interpe is a short, scenic 1.2-mile hike featuring modest elevation gain of 332 feet, making it an accessible option for hikers of varying abilities. This trail showcases unique rock formations and geological features that give it its distinctive name. The relatively gentle grade and compact distance make it ideal for a quick nature walk or family outing.
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