California · Hiking

Golden Forest Interp. Trail

Golden Forest Interp. TrailPhoto: stevelyon, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.1 mi
round trip
121 ft
climb
3,258 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Golden Forest Interp. Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Golden Forest Interp. Trail, 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.

Golden Forest Interp. Trail is a 3.08-mile out-and-back hike in California with 402 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

  • Nearby · Tuolumne Canyon · Pilot Ridge · Golden Stairs Trail
  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Golden Forest Interp. Trail

    Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      53° / 31°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 32°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 35°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 38°

      7 wet

    5. May

      73° / 44°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 51°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 56°

      0 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 55°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 50°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 42°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 35°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 31°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groveland 2, CA, 7.1 mi away at 2,800 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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