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| | Backcountry backpacking in California is a perfect idea. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Mist Trail in Mariposa County, California is just the location. If you are in California during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. This is not a very long great outdoors hiking trail but it's always wonderful to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Every single California great outdoors hiking trail has its own character. Mist Trail is a very short wilderness hiking trail with an average |
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amount of climbing distance which makes it a glorious backcountry trail for the average person looking for a glorious adventure. You spend the whole trek in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole great outdoors hiking trail.
| | The wilderness hiking trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a brilliant way to explore these mountaintops. This region does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You should count on this hike taking about 2.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Mist Trail is 2.8 miles long it's a shorter type trek. At Mist Trail during the warm months highs are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the | |
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period of the winter the highs are regularly in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Mist Trail. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are so many backcountry trails in this region. A long tour divides Madera from Mist Trail, but It's always enjoyable
to walk here. Mist Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,214 feet which is about average. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. There are many fine great outdoors hiking trails in California, and Mist Trail in Mariposa County
is one of them. The high level of rainfall makes Mist Trail a relatively wet site; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July.
Briefly about the general area:
A nice place next to Mist Trail is Illilouette Gorge, and
get your pulse rate up on the great whitewater of Tenaya Creek. Camping is available at North Pines Campground; do put some time aside to spend at Silver Apron if you're here at Mist Trail.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Central Sierra Nevada. But wait, there's more
exciting things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. A pleasant site to camp here at Mist Trail is Upper Pines Campground, and whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Yosemite Creek. It's always pleasant to have a look at Vernal Fall, and
the vistas at Yosemite National Park will blow your mind.
If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Mist Trail. Don't forget to take a fine little spree to Tenaya Creek, and do explore Illilouette Creek while you're here at Mist Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.7326, Longitude -119.5583
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1214 feet
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
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3 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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7 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 Mist 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 Mist Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Mist Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 8 miles away
      
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
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7 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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7 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 Mist Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| | Trails Near Mist Trail:
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 1 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 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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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference |
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Four Mile Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mist Trail:
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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| | National Parks Near Mist Trail:
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Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA
, 11 miles away |
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Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA
, 56 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Mist Trail:
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The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 3 miles away |
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dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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