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Jenkins Hill

Jenkins HillPhoto: stevelyon, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
3.6 mi
round trip
1,963 ft
climb
3,305 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Jenkins Hill open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Jenkins Hill, 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.

Jenkins Hill is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Groveland Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 3.6 miles long, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,960 feet from a low point of about 1,314 feet to a high of about 3,305 feet. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Groveland show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 74°F, while July and August average about 91°F. The trail is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. Hite Cove is about 3 miles away, and Bull Creek offers canoeing about 4 miles off. Dirt Flat and Dry Gulch campgrounds sit within about 6 miles.

Around this trail

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

    Montgomery Gulch

    Campground

    Campground · 2.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Canyon Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Roosevelt Point

    Viewpoint

    In town

    Scenic viewpoint in Yosemite National Park

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  • Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Jenkins Hill

    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, 19.8 mi away at 2,800 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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