California · Hiking

San Domingo Loop

21.9 mi
round trip
2,203 ft
climb
3,552 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is San Domingo Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name San Domingo Loop, 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.

San Domingo Loop is a 21.94-mile out-and-back trail in California managed by the Forest Service with 2,465 feet of elevation gain.

  • Nearby · Arnold Rim Trail · Elliots Cabin · River Canyon Trail
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit San Domingo Loop

    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, 7.8 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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