California · Hiking

Noonday Mne

1.2 mi
round trip
250 ft
climb
3,203 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Noonday Mne open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Noonday Mne is an easy hike of about 1.2 miles in the Mi-Wok Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 250 feet, rising from roughly 2,937 feet to about 3,203 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. 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 on natural surface and allows both horses and bikes. Knight Creek is about 0.6 miles away, and Sonnet Mine and Lucky Strike are each within about 1.6 miles. Paddlers can reach the Stanislaus River about 4.6 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Noonday Mne

    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, 17.6 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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