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| | Here in California backcountry trekking is a perfect idea. Clouds Rest Trail is positioned a quite long journey from Madera, but backcountry backpacking it is always enjoyable. Each one of the many backcountry trails of California is worth backcountry trekking. Clouds Rest Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. There are so many great outdoors trails in this vicinity. Clouds Rest Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 3 days normally, so it's |
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a nice thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking
| | trail. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 6,803 feet, and that is higher than average. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. The length of Clouds Rest Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a wonderful challenge. While visiting this area in California it's a brilliant idea to go trekking | |
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too. With its 18.8 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many hiking trails. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Central Sierra Nevada are a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the fresh air. Summer at Clouds Rest Trail comes with high temperatures in
the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Clouds Rest Trail. Clouds Rest Trail is a wet place that gets much precipitation; during January this
neighborhood sees the most rain; the driest month is July. Hey, time for a backcountry hike don’t you think? if you happen to be in Mariposa County of California, Clouds Rest Trail is a fine local hiking and backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Good backcountry
trails in California are in abundance; one of them being Clouds Rest Trail in Mariposa County.
Briefly about the general area:
And that's not all the things you can do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Snow Creek is a charming stream that is worth visiting, and get
your heart beating on the magnificent whitewater of Yosemite Creek. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. Don’t forget to stop at Lost Valley if you're here at Clouds Rest Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Snow Creek Falls while you're here at Clouds Rest
Trail.
North Pines Campground is a glorious campground nearby, and a spree to Pywiack Cascade will fill your spirit with great feelings. If only every spot had this much outdoors enjoyable stuff, what a great earth it would be. If you came for an overnight stay Upper Pines
Campground is a great location to camp, and Yosemite National Park is a very delightful location to explore.
Visit Sunrise Creek since you're here at Clouds Rest Trail, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Tenaya Creek. Near Clouds
Rest Trail you come across magnificent locations like Little Yosemite Valley, and do set aside some time for Starr King Meadow while you're here at Clouds Rest Trail.
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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
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
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6 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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dnc -- 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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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.
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Current weather conditions at Clouds Rest Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 10 miles away
      
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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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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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10 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite façade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...
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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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The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 6 miles away |
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dnc -- 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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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 10 miles away |
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