California · Hiking · Emigrant Wilderness · Near Bear Valley

Burst Rock

13.8 mi
round trip
1,402 ft
climb
9,154 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Burst Rock open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Burst Rock, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Burst Rock is a hard hike in California's Emigrant Wilderness, within the Summit Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 13.8 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,402 feet, taking you from a low point of about 8,558 feet to a high of about 9,154 feet. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses. The trip is open year-round, and the Forest Service manages the land. The climb is a long one, so plan on a full day on foot. Climbers will find Below the Fun House about 0.3 miles away and Toller Tower about 0.4 miles away. The Powell Lake Spur mountain biking route is about 0.9 miles off, and the Lake Valley hike is about 1.1 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Crabtree Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 2.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Locals Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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Route details

Distance
13.8 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,402 ft
Summit
9,154 ft
Difficulty
Hard

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Burst Rock on Burst Rock?

About 13.8 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Burst Rock?

About 1,402 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Burst Rock?

It is rated hard.

When is the best time for the Burst Rock?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Burst Rock

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.