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| | A long journey divides Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge from Pilot Ridge Trail, but trekking is such a cool thing to do, and this is a brilliant place to do that. Finally, trekking time is here again, and Pilot Ridge Trail in Mariposa County, California is the fresh air at its best. There are plenty of great outdoors trails in California; each one of them is well worth a hike. There are so many wonderful great outdoors trails for hiking in California, and among these are Pilot Ridge Trail in Mariposa County. The total elevation difference for Pilot Ridge Trail is |
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1,023 feet which is an average number. The number of wilderness hiking trails in this neighborhood is not very high. There's not much difference in elevation along Pilot Ridge Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. This hike shouldn't take
| | more than 3.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. If you happen to be in California, why not go hiking, it is the wonderful thing to do. With its 4.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length hike. Sometimes this backpacking and hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. While visiting this area in California it's a nice idea to go backcountry backpacking too. This backpacking and hiking trail is not that long but you should | |
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still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Pilot Ridge Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the Central Sierra
Nevada are a really good way to spend quality time in the fresh air. All through the long summer days here at Pilot Ridge Trail, high temperatures frequently get into the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 50's, and after the sun is down
during the wintertime temperatures at Pilot Ridge Trail plunge into the 30's. This hiking trail is a normal length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness hiking trail great for the average backcountry hiker looking for a fun adventure.
Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. An average amount of precipitation falls at Pilot Ridge Trail; all through the month of January you get the most rain around here while July is usually the driest month.
Briefly about the general area:
In the event
that you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Tuolumne River, and Pilot Ridge Trail is a location with many visitors from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge. So much fun stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada, not sufficient time. Some nearby water
includes Middle Tuolumne River, and Rainbow Pool Campground is a good campground nearby.
Getting to Drew Creek from Pilot Ridge Trail is uncomplicated, and Pilot Ridge Trail is a fine location to visit for more than one day, Lumsden Bridge Campground is a fine location to camp
nearby. Tuolumne River - South Fork has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby, and don’t forget to visit Pigeon Flat since you're here at Pilot Ridge Trail. Now, you may assume that's loads but there's even more exciting stuff to do here at Pilot Ridge Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.8097, Longitude -120.033
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.7984, Longitude -120.001
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1023 feet
Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa
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18 miles away
Shops and restaurants within walking distance. California State Mining and Mineral Exhibition 2 miles. Hotel located in historic Gold Country on year round highway to Yosemite National Park. Boating, ...
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User input for Pilot Ridge Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Pilot Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pilot Ridge Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pilot Ridge Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Pilot Ridge Trail:
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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 9 miles long (Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool) |
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Tuolumne River - South Fork, Tuolumne County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Highway 120 to Rainbow Pool Picnic Area) |
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Merced River - North Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 17 miles long (Greeley Hill Road to Merced confluence) |
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Clavey River, Tuolumne County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V+ - 8.5 miles long (Upper Bridge to Lower Bridge) |
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Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 17 miles long (Red Bud to Bagby Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Pilot Ridge Trail:
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Comfort Inn Mariposa, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel Mariposa /Yosemite National Park Area, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Yosemite Way Station, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Little Valley Inn, Mariposa
, 23 miles away |
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Best Western Sonora Oaks, Sonora
, 23 miles away |
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18 miles away
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