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Madulce

Inside Dick Smith Wilderness
2,181 ft of climbing

6.3 mi out & back · 2,181 ft gain · 6,209 ft high point · Hard

In Dick Smith Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Madulce is a 6.3 mi out and back trail in Dick Smith Wilderness reaching 6,209 ft high.

Elevation

2,181 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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10.3 mi from the trailhead
Rancho Nuevo Campground
Campground · California

More hikes nearby

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1 mi from you
Madulce Peak
- Summits Madulce Peak
- Inside Dick Smith Wilderness
- 1,805 ft of climbing
4.1 mi out & back · 1,805 ft gain · Moderate
Dick Smith Wilderness · Camp 12 mi away

Out: 1,600 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Madulce Peak

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 6.3 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 2,181 ft round trip
High point: 6,209 ft
Low point: 4,863 ft
Difficulty: HardFrom 6.3 mi and 2,181 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 34.7034° N · 119.5790° W

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14.2 mi from the trailhead

Upper Oso Campground

Campground · California

14.6 mi from the trailhead

Ballinger Campground

Campground

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Hurricane Deck

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Inside San Rafael Wilderness
5,765 ft of climbing

14.6 mi one way · 5,765 ft gain · Very hard

San Rafael Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Mcpherson Peak

Summits McPherson Peak
Inside Los Padres National Forest
3,082 ft of climbing

8.0 mi out & back · 3,082 ft gain · Hard

Los Padres National Forest · Camp 13 mi away

Mesa Springs

Ends at Puerta Del Suelo
Inside Los Padres National Forest
2,749 ft of climbing

11.7 mi out & back · 2,749 ft gain · Very hard

Los Padres National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Reyes Peak

Passes Haddock Mountain
Inside Los Padres National Forest
3,526 ft of climbing

11.4 mi out & back · 3,526 ft gain · Very hard

Los Padres National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Mission Pine

Passes San Rafael Mountain
Inside Los Padres National Forest
4,104 ft of climbing

14.6 mi one way · 4,104 ft gain · Very hard

Los Padres National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Fri63°48°Sunny
Sat68°49°Sunny
Sun67°50°Sunny
Mon64°46°Sunny
Tue62°48°Sunny
Wed63°48°Sunny
Thu59°Mostly Sunny

Fri: Sunny · wind 5 mph NE

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