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Shepherd Crest

Hike

Shepherd Crest

Ends at McCabe Pass
Inside Hoover Wilderness
Tops out at 10,868 ft

1.1 mi one way · 582 ft climb · 10,868 ft high point · Very hard

In Hoover Wilderness · California · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Shepherd Crest in Hoover Wilderness climbs 582 feet in 1.1 miles to McCabe Pass and Steelhead Lake. Very difficult.

Elevation

582 ft of gain and 32 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.7 mi from the trailhead
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp
Campground · California

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

McCabe PassDestination · 1.1 mi in
Steelhead LakeAlong the way · 0.3 mi in
Cascade LakeAlong the way · 0.5 mi in
Z LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in
Twin LakesNearby · 0.0 mi in
Shamrock LakeNearby · 0.1 mi in
Sky Pilot ColNearby · 1.1 mi in
Upper McCabe LakeNearby · 1.1 mi in

Nearby reading

Shepherd Crest
North Peak (California)

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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 582 ft
Descent: 32 ft
High point: 10,868 ft
Low point: 10,286 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: California
Camps within 15 mi: 13
Trailhead: 37.9921° N · 119.3062° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today58°37°Patchy Smoke
Mon51°34°Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Tue54°37°Sunny
Wed58°39°Sunny
Thu57°37°Sunny
Fri54°33°Sunny
Sat54°31°Sunny

Today: Patchy Smoke · wind 5 mph WSW

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