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California
14.2 mi
Distance
1,930 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Milk Ranch Mdw.
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Milk Ranch Meadow is a moderate-to-challenging backcountry trek offering expansive meadow vistas and steady elevation gain through mixed terrain. This 14+ mile journey showcases the diverse ecosystems of the California high country, with wildflower displays and pastoral alpine scenery that reward the sustained effort required.
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