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Sunset Loop Trail

Summits Cougar Rock
Inside Stanislaus National Forest

2.1 mi one way · 738 ft climb · 4,124 ft high point

In Stanislaus National Forest · California · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Sunset Loop Trail reaches Cougar Rock in Stanislaus National Forest via a 2.1-mile one-way route climbing 738 feet.

Elevation

204 ft of gain and 738 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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11.0 mi from the trailhead
Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground
Campground
11.1 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

1 mi from you
Arnold Rim Trail
- Ends at White Pines Lake
- Inside Stanislaus National Forest
- 5,185 ft of climbing
22.5 mi one way · 5,185 ft climb
Stanislaus National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cougar RockDestination · 0.0 mi in
Top of the WorldNearby · 0.0 mi in

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: 2.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 204 ft
Descent: 738 ft
High point: 4,124 ft
Low point: 3,590 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 38.2331° N · 120.3877° W

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Waka Lu Hep Yo

Campground · California

13.0 mi from the trailhead

Sand Bar Flat Campground

Campground

23 mi from you

Pinecrest Peak/catfish Lake

Ends at Pinecrest Lake
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
2,414 ft of climbing

4.1 mi one way · 2,414 ft climb · Very hard

Stanislaus National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Arnold Rim Trail - Ada

Ends at White Pines Lake
Inside Stanislaus National Forest

0.9 mi one way · 122 ft climb · Very hard

Stanislaus National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Logging Museum Trail

Ends at White Pines Lake
Inside Stanislaus National Forest

0.6 mi one way · 104 ft climb

Stanislaus National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Spicer/sand Flat

Ends at Spicer Meadow Reservoir
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
1,511 ft of climbing

5.3 mi one way · 1,511 ft climb · Very hard

Stanislaus National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Thomas Peak

Summits Thompson Peak
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
1,545 ft of climbing

1.6 mi one way · 1,545 ft climb · Very hard

Stanislaus National Forest · Camp 8 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

Verizon5G · Good
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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun82°59°Haze
Mon80°56°Mostly Sunny
Tue80°58°Sunny
Wed85°61°Sunny
Thu88°62°Sunny
Fri85°58°Sunny
Sat79°Sunny

Sun: Haze · wind 1 to 7 mph SSW

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