California · Hiking · John Muir Wilderness

Meadow Brook

11.9 mi
round trip
2,446 ft
climb
10,227 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Meadow Brook open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Meadow Brook, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Meadow Brook is a hard 11.9-mile out-and-back hike in the John Muir Wilderness, part of the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest in California. The Forest Service manages the land. The route stays high throughout, running between roughly 8,200 and 10,200 feet. Expect about 2,450 feet of climbing one way on a natural-surface tread. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not, and the trail is not designated as accessible. The closest nearby options are Woodchuck Cutoff, Halfmoon Cutoff and Woodchuck Trail, all within about 2 miles. Climbers can head to Dusy Dome, about 5 miles away.

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