Near Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
View from Gale Ridge across Fletcher Gulch.
Near Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
View of the Mokelumne River
Near Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
Meadow south of OK Corral
Near Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
The descent back to Rich Gulch Trailhead
Near Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail
There are lots of steep but relatively short climbs on the race trail. Folks described it as sneaky because there's one after another.

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Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail

4.7 (6 Ratings)
A long trail that passes the Pardee Reservoir.
26.6
mi
Distance
3,740
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
26.62mi
Distance
3,740ft
Elevation Gain
4,042ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
1,290ft
High Point
229ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Coast to Crest Trail section that heads west towards Hogan Lake. This is an excellent place for trail running, hiking and horseback riding. A permit is required to use this trail and there is self registration at the trail heads. You can find more information about the route here.

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Contributors
Adam Stramel