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Chimney Tree

Inside Sierra National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

2.8 mi out & back · 467 ft gain · 5,454 ft high point · Moderate

From Bull Buck Trailhead via Bull Buck (0.5 mi)

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

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About this hike

Chimney Tree is a 2.8-mile out-and-back from Bull Buck Trailhead in Sierra National Forest, climbing 467 feet.

Elevation

467 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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1.9 mi from the trailhead
Soquel Campground
Campground · California

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Out: 230 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

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Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 2.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 467 ft round trip
High point: 5,454 ft
Low point: 5,272 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.8 mi and 467 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 18
Start: Bull Buck Trailhead
Trailhead: 37.4298° N · 119.5833° W

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Signal

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Weather

7-day forecast

Wed56°46°Sunny
Thu54°44°Mostly Cloudy
Fri51°39°Partly Sunny
Sat47°38°Chance Light Rain
Sun48°40°Chance Light Rain
Mon55°48°Mostly Sunny
Tue56°Mostly Sunny

Wed: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph S

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