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| | Here in the great state of California backcountry hiking is the great thing to do. This part of California is always a bliss to stop by during trekking season. Every California trail is worth backcountry hiking. The beautiful trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a magnificent way to explore these highlands. Pilot Ridge Trail is a mid-length trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backcountry hiking trail great for the average backcountry trekker looking for a cool adventure. California has plenty of great trails, and Pilot Ridge |
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Trail is one of them, and it's in Mariposa County. The number of backcountry hiking trails in this vicinity is not very high. Pilot Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,023 feet, and that is about average. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain,
| | so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Pilot Ridge Trail gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The wilderness trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This wilderness hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry | |
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hike it just one way. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Summertime at Pilot Ridge
Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 90's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 50's, and night lows at Pilot Ridge Trail through the winter regularly dip into the 30's. Pilot Ridge Trail is 4.2 miles long it's a mid
length backcountry trek. This is not a very long great outdoors trail but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Pilot Ridge Trail in Mariposa County, California is just what you need. Pilot Ridge Trail
is a trail quite far from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, but many people like to walk here to be in the vicinity of the outdoors.
Briefly about the general area:
There's no way someone can get bored here in the Central Sierra Nevada. You can run the rapids of Tuolumne River
near Pilot Ridge Trail, and Pilot Ridge Trail is a pleasant spot to visit for more than one day, Lumsden Bridge Campground is a pleasant spot to camp nearby. Tuolumne River - South Fork is a great whitewater spot near Pilot Ridge Trail, and Rainbow Pool Campground is a tremendous
local campground.
Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this location. Visit Middle Tuolumne River while you're here at Pilot Ridge Trail, and Pigeon Flat is right here at Pilot Ridge Trail. Drew Creek is a striking stream that is worth checking out, and you'll possibly meet some folks from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge here.
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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
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Americas Best Value Inn - Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa
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18 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn- Mariposa Lodge is truly a unique 45 room lodge centered in the heart of historic Mariposa Village only 28 miles from Yosemite National Park. The property is surrounded by ...
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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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Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows
, 4 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn - Mariposa Lodge, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Super 8 Mariposa/Yosemite Ntnl Prk Area, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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Best Western Yosemite Way Station Motel, Mariposa
, 18 miles away |
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4 miles away
