California · Hiking · Golden Trout Wilderness · Near Silver City

Cold Meadows

17.4 mi
round trip
2,232 ft
climb
10,181 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Cold Meadows is a hard hike in California's Golden Trout Wilderness, within the Mt. Whitney Ranger District of Inyo National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 8,600 feet to about 10,180 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,232 feet over a distance of about 17.4 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. The trail is not accessible, and bikes are not allowed. Horses are permitted, so it works for riders as well as hikers. The Jordan H.S. to Redrock Meadow route starts just 0.1 mile away, and Long Canyon and Redrock to Templeton Meadow are both within about 3 miles. The River Springs Cutoff #1 Trail is also about 3 miles off.

Around this trail

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

    Irene’s Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 9.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Whitney Portal Store

    Restaurant

    Restaurant · 22 mi from Silver City
  • If it rains

    Kern Hot Spring

    Hot spring

    On your way back · 16 mi

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