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| | Here in California backcountry backpacking never gets boring. Hey, time for a walk don’t you think? Four Mile Trail in Mariposa County, California is such a great place. There are trails all over California; Four Mile Trail is one of them, and it's in Mariposa County. You'll have to go far from Madera to get to Four Mile Trail, but when you walk it you're always having a great time. There are numerous trails in California, and each one is picturesque in its own way. Now this hiking and backpacking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. |
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Four Mile Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,869 feet which is a higher than average number. You should count on this hike taking about 6.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Don’t forget to check for any current
| | restrictions or closures before you go. All through the summertime at Four Mile Trail highs are commonly in the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Four Mile Trail are in the 20's. The length of Four Mile Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough trail for advanced trekkers looking for a brilliant challenge. With its 7.4 miles of walking distance it's a mid length trek. At parts of the year | |
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this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. California has lots of outdoors pastimes. The striking great outdoors trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a very tremendous
way to see these highlands. Four Mile Trail is a wet site that gets a large amount of rain; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. This is a region covered with lots of trails. This great outdoors trail has two
trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can hike it just one way. Some parts of this great outdoors trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly
about the general area:
Sentinel Fall is a great local attraction, and if you come at the right time of year, Yosemite Creek offers some brilliant whitewater. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Central Sierra Nevada. Don’t
forget to have a look at Stoneman Meadow while you're here at Four Mile Trail, and a tour to Yosemite National Park is recommended.
If you came for an overnight stay Upper River Campground is a pleasant site to camp; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you
then, we recommend Tenaya Creek. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Central Sierra Nevada. It's always wonderful to have a look at Staircase Falls, and why not stop by nearby Indian Canyon Creek if you're here at Four Mile Trail. And that's not all you can
do here at Four Mile Trail. Camping is available at Lower River Campground, and since you're here, you could go to Royal Arch Creek.
A glorious place like Ahwahnee Meadow here at Four Mile Trail is too brilliant to miss, and a brilliant place to go to is Indian Canyon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.7264, Longitude -119.5731
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.7332, Longitude -119.6009
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3869 feet
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
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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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5 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 Four Mile 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 Four Mile Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Four Mile Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Four Mile Trail. |
| | Trails Near Four Mile Trail:
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Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference |
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Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 2 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference |
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Mist Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Four Mile Trail:
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
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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
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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| | Hotels Near Four Mile Trail:
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The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 1 miles away |
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dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 5 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 5 miles away |
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dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 5 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 5 miles away |
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