California · Mountain biking · Crabtree Trailhead · Near Bear Valley

Aspen Meadow

4.4 mi
distance
418 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Aspen Meadow open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Aspen Meadow is a mountain biking route in California's Stanislaus National Forest, within the Summit Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the ride covers about 4.4 miles with a total elevation gain of 418 feet, climbing from a low point of 6,958 feet to a high of 7,229 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 75°F with only about one wet day a month, while winter highs sit in the low 40s. Bell Meadow, a hike about 0.7 miles away, and Crab Tree Cut Off, about 1.7 miles away, are the closest options. Pinecrest Lake Buttress, a climbing area about 2 miles off, and Pioneer Trail campground, about 2.1 miles away, round out the nearby choices.

Around this trail

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

    Pine Valley Horse Camp

    Campground

    Campground · 0.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Locals Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi

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More in Bear Valley
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Aspen Meadow

    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

      44° / 32°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 31°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 32°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 36°

      8 wet

    5. May

      58° / 43°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 52°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 60°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      75° / 59°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 54°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 46°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 37°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 32°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Village 12 W, CA, 29.6 mi away at 6,620 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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