Hiking Trails and Outdoor Recreation in the US National Parks, Forests and Monuments

Stanislaus National Forest - Mi-wok


 

















 

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Stanislaus National Forest is on the northwest boundary of Yosemite National Park and includes 900,000 acres.  There is hiking, biking, swimming, camping, boating, picnicking, hunting, and fishing in Stanislaus National Forest.

Stanislaus National Forest
19777 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370

(209) 532-3671

There are 480 miles of hiking trails in Stanislaus National Forest.  Below is a list of hiking trails available in the Stanislaus National Forest as provided by the USFS. They are divided into four different ranger districts:  Summit, Groveland, Calaveras and Mi-Wok.  If you would like more information on these trails visit the Stanislaus National Forest site at the National Forest Service.

ALL DISTANCES GIVEN ARE ROUND TRIP

How to Get There

From Sonora, the forest can be reached via state highway 120. From Merced, state highway 140 will lead you to the southern end of the Stanislaus National Forest.

Summit  Groveland Calaveras  Mi-wok

Mi-Wok Ranger District

Many trails on the Mi-Wok Ranger District are open and accessible to those who enjoy hiking. Contact the Mi-Wok Ranger District for additional hiking information

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Trail Description Directions Distance
Sugar Pine Railroad Grade This gentle three mile  "Strawberry" branch parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the bridge at Fraser Flat Campground. Arrange to be picked up at one end and your trip is either all a gentle uphill or a gentle downhill. Or, start at Fraser Flat, hike uphill to Strawberry and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, enjoy the downhill cruise home

3 miles

(one way)

Westside Railroad Grade  

 

Enjoy an easy walk along the historic Westside railroad grade, overlooking the Tuolumne River Canyon. Springtime walk offers wildflowers galore. Trailhead at Miramonte subdivision on Cottonwood Road, one mile east of downtown Tuolumne City. 3 miles