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Skelton Creek

Inside Sierra National Forest
1,628 ft of climbing

5.0 mi out & back · 1,628 ft gain · 3,582 ft high point · Moderate

In Sierra National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Skelton Creek is a 5.0-mile out-and-back in Sierra National Forest, climbing 1,628 feet to 3,582 feet.

Elevation

1,628 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.3 mi from the trailhead
Dirt Flat
Campground · California

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Out: 1,370 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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: 5.0 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,628 ft round trip
High point: 3,582 ft
Low point: 2,274 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 5.0 mi and 1,628 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 17
Trailhead: 37.5789° N · 119.8143° W

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Wawona Campground

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Mariposa Grove Trail

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Mist Trail

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Smith Peak Trail

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Smith Peak Trail

Summits Smith Peak
Inside Yosemite National Park
3,588 ft of climbing

12.8 mi out & back · 3,588 ft gain · Very hard

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat73°48°Sunny
Sun77°49°Sunny
Mon77°48°Sunny
Tue76°50°Sunny
Wed77°51°Mostly Sunny
Thu72°50°Partly Sunny
Fri68°Chance Light Rain

Sat: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph S

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