California · Hiking · Near Bear Valley

Oxidine East

5.7 mi
round trip
1,548 ft
climb
3,563 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Oxidine East open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Oxidine East is a 5.7-mile out-and-back hike in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest in California, with a high point of 3,563 feet and a low of 2,123 feet. The trail gains about 1,548 feet in elevation, and the climb is rated moderate. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. It is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Calaveras Big Trees weather station, about 5 miles away, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 56°F and only about one wet day in the month. Winter brings highs in the mid-40s and roughly 11 wet days a month. Nearby, Griswold Creek offers canoeing about 2 miles away, and Cone Hill and South Grove Trail are hikes within 3 miles. Sand Bar Flat campground is about 7 miles off.

Around this trail

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

    Oak Hollow Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sarafina's

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Junkyardsparkle, CC0 (commons)

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Oxidine East

    Best months: May–October. 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

      45° / 30°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 30°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 32°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 35°

      8 wet

    5. May

      63° / 42°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 49°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 56°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 43°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 34°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 30°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 5.3 mi away at 4,695 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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