California · Mountain biking · Crabtree Trailhead

Crabtree

10.2 mi
distance
2,061 ft
climb
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Crabtree open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Crabtree is a mountain biking route in California's Emigrant Wilderness, within the Summit Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest. It's a long and steep climb, rising about 2,061 feet from a low point of roughly 7,340 feet to a high of about 8,707 feet over a course of about 10 miles. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the Tuolumne Meadows weather station, at a similar elevation, show July and August highs around 70°F with lows in the upper 30s. Winter brings highs in the low 40s and lows near 10°F. The Crabtree (Buck Mdw to Emigrt) hike starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Wood and Lower Buck hikes are both within about a mile. Paddlers can reach East Fork Cherry Creek about 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Crabtree

    Best months: June–September. 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

      41° / 13°

    2. Feb

      38° / 12°

    3. Mar

      42° / 15°

    4. Apr

      45° / 22°

    5. May

      54° / 27°

    6. Jun

      65° / 33°

    7. Jul

      71° / 38°

    8. Aug

      70° / 36°

    9. Sep

      65° / 32°

    10. Oct

      57° / 26°

    11. Nov

      47° / 20°

    12. Dec

      40° / 12°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuolumne Meadows Rs, CA, 29.4 mi away at 8,694 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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