North Mountain Lookout

California

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5.3 mi

Distance

2,557 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 4 h ago · oldest 4 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    14 active alerts in Stanislaus National Forest; most severe: Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

    USFSPosted Apr 16 · checked 4 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 86°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 90/100 for hike

    OpenWeather4 h ago

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Big climb
Out & back

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North Mountain Lookout

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.3 mi
Elevation gain
2,557 ft
Highest point
5,757 ft
Lowest point
3,177 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Horses
Allowed
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

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

About this trail

North Mountain Lookout is a 5.27-mile out-and-back trail in California with 2,657 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
5,757 ft
Length (round trip)
5.3 mi
Shape
Out and back

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

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Stanislaus National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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