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California
8.9 mi
Distance
2,756 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Pinecrest Peak
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Pinecrest Peak offers a moderately challenging 8.88-mile round trip with nearly 2,800 feet of elevation gain, rewarding hikers with alpine views and forest scenery. This trail climbs through mixed conifer forests typical of California's Sierra Nevada foothills, providing a solid cardiovascular workout with sustained elevation gain. The peak summit provides expansive vistas of the surrounding mountain landscape and nearby reservoirs.
Pinecrest to Strawberry
~1 min drive
Steep 1.4-mile climb from Pinecrest to Strawberry with 406 ft gain.
04N12-Snow Trail
~3 min drive
Expert alpine trek with snow, exposure, and high elevation across 19+ miles.
Lake Valley
~8 min drive
Moderate 3.8-mile valley hike with 1,619 ft elevation gain.
Cleos Bath
~1 min drive
Easy 1.52-mile walk to a natural bathing area with minimal elevation gain.
Aspen Meadow
~4 min drive
Moderate 9-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,563 ft elevation gain.
Hells Mountain
~10 min drive
Moderate 5.5-mile climb with 1,088 ft gain and mountain vistas.
Crab Tree Cut Off
~7 min drive
Quick 1.37-mile connector with 325 ft gain through California backcountry.
Bell Meadow
~5 min drive
Moderate meadow hike with steady elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Bourland
~12 min drive
Moderate 4.7-mile hike with 756 ft elevation gain near Bourland, California.
Straw
~7 min drive
Easy 1-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Straw, California.
