This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Pinecrest Lake NRT

USDA Forest Service Urban Trail

Length
4 miles
Elevation Gain
--
Route Type
out & back

The trail circles Pinecrest Lake near the water's edge, providing scenic views of the lake and surrounding area.

Trail and picnic area at Pinecrest Lake. Photo by Laurie Cashman.

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Location: Pinecrest, CA., In Stanislaus National Forest, at Pinecrest Lake 31 mi. E of Sonora on SR 108.

States: California
Counties: Tuolumne

This beautiful and moderately easy National Recreation Trail follows the shoreline around Pinecrest Lake, crossing the Stanislaus River, the lake's inlet, and the dam. Turn right off Highway 108 at Pinecrest Lake Road. Hike clockwise starting from the Pinecrest Lake Marina or counterclockwise starting from the south shore day-use parking area. Dogs must be on a leash (Tuolumne County Leash Law enforced).

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Allowed Uses:

Swimming Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

Camping
Fishing
Snow, snow play general

Public Contact

Karen Caldwell
Stanislaus National Forest
#1 Pinecrest Lake Rd.
Pinecrest, CA 95364
[email protected] • (206) 965-3434
www.fs.usda.gov/stanislau

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

Elevation (low): 5619
Elevation (high): 5719
Elevation (cumulative): --

Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Soil
Surfaces (additional): Soil

Tread Width (average): 20"
Tread Width (minimum): --
Running length (minimum): --

Tread Grade (average, percent): 7
Tread Grade (maximum): 15
Running length (maximum): --

Cross-slope (average, percent): --
Cross-slope (maximum): --
Running length (maximum): --

Certified as an NRT
Nov 15, 1979

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