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| | There are plenty of hiking trails in California; each one of them is well worth a walk. Backcountry trekking here in California is a must. Here in California backcountry trekking is a glorious way to spend some time. This backpacking trail goes through some very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking trail. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 4,985 feet which is higher than average. This is a wilderness hiking trail that is quite long, so make sure |
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you bring plenty of supplies. There are so many wilderness trails in this area. North Dome Trail usually gets a large amount of rainfall; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain while July is typically the driest month. North Dome Trail is a long trip away from
| | Madera, but it is a really great backpacking and hiking trail. Summertime at North Dome Trail comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for North Dome Trail. With its 14.4 miles of walking distance; it's a long backpacking trail. Hiking and backpacking trails for backcountry trekking, and backpacking can be found all over California, and one of those is North Dome Trail in Mariposa County. The length of this | |
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backcountry trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an outstanding wilderness trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The scenic backcountry
trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are the best way to enjoy these summits. Now, this is roughly a 2-day walk, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the backpacking and hiking trail, North Dome Trail in Mariposa
County, California is just the spot. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
Briefly about the general area:
Indian Canyon is a wonderful
place to stop at next to North Dome Trail, and Royal Arch Cascade is an inspiring place to stop by while here. All the outdoors cool things in the Central Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back again and again. A pleasant visit to Ahwahnee Meadow is a delightful way to spend an
afternoon; Upper River Campground is a nice campground nearby.
Stoneman Meadow is a fine spot to stretch your legs a bit; a short tour to Lehamite Falls is always worthwhile. Some nearby water includes Royal Arch Creek, and you can stay the night at North Pines Campground.
Yeah, come up here to the Central Sierra Nevada for a great time. Yosemite Creek is a magnificent whitewater spot close to North Dome Trail, and in the event that you don't mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Tenaya Creek. Life's too short to enjoy all
the cool things in close proximity to North Dome Trail. Lehamite Creek is in the vicinity of North Dome Trail and is always a joy to check out, and Yosemite National Park is a great place nearby.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.7407, Longitude -119.6015
- - Directions and Road Map
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 4985 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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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 North Dome 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 North Dome Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near North Dome Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near North Dome Trail. |
| | Trails Near North Dome Trail:
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Four Mile Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference |
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Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3958 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
, 3 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference |
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 3 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
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Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near North Dome Trail:
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 2 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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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
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Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
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| | Hotels Near North Dome Trail:
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The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
, 1 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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dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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