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| | If you are in California during backcountry backpacking season you have to go backcountry backpacking. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Clouds Rest Trail in Mariposa County, California is just what you need. Clouds Rest Trail is a long drive away from Madera, but if you're looking for a fine location to go backcountry trekking, this is a fine pick. At Clouds Rest Trail during the warm months highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs |
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in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Clouds Rest Trail are in the 20's. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding area. Great outdoors trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and Clouds Rest Trail is one of
| | them, and it's in Mariposa County. This trek should take you about 3 days, so it's a fine thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Trekking in California is a glorious idea. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of California is different from the others. At parts of the year this area sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. The length of Clouds Rest Trail is on the longer side having an average | |
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number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for an outstanding challenge. The total elevation difference for Clouds Rest Trail is 6,803 feet which is higher than average. Clouds Rest Trail is a reasonably
wet place usually with a great deal of rain; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. This is a trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Central Sierra Nevada
are the best way to enjoy these mountains. Clouds Rest Trail is 18.8 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Clouds Rest Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backcountry
hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out trek.
Briefly about the general area:
A short spree to Pywiack Cascade is always worthwhile, and Clouds Rest Trail is close to Little Yosemite Valley which is absolutely worth checking out.
Camping
is available at North Pines Campground, and a pleasant spree to Starr King Meadow is a great way to spend an afternoon. Snow Creek Falls is an inspiring place to stop at during your stay; swing by Snow Creek it's a splendid location to check out. And that's not everything you can
do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. The vistas at Yosemite National Park will blow your mind, and do set aside some time for Lost Valley since you're here at Clouds Rest Trail.
And if that's not sufficient, there's a load more to do next to Clouds Rest Trail. Get your pulse
rate up on the good whitewater of Tenaya Creek, and a great location to camp here at Clouds Rest Trail is Upper Pines Campground. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. A glorious location for whitewater paddling right next door to Clouds Rest Trail is Yosemite Creek; some of the water close by flows, like Sunrise Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.732, Longitude -119.5584
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 18.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 6803 feet
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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10 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
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10 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
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User input for Clouds Rest Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Clouds Rest Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Clouds Rest Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Clouds Rest Trail. |
| | Trails Near Clouds Rest Trail:
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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 1 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Tenaya Lake And Tuolumne Meadows Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 910 feet elevation difference |
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Mist Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference |
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John Muir Trail - section 1,
County
, 3 miles away, 18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference |
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 4 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 5 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 5 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Clouds Rest Trail:
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 3 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
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Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
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| | Hotels Near Clouds Rest Trail:
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Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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