Near Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)
Beginning of trail
Near Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)
Snowshoeing after 12-15" of fresh snow fell on the mountain.
Near Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)
Looking west from the overlook with White Sands on the horizon.
Near Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)
View from Devil's Elbow Overlook
Near Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)
Remains of another railroad Trestle

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Cloud Climbing Trestle Trail (T5001)

4.1 (10 Ratings)
The marquee trail in the Trestle Recreation Area that leads to the restored Mexican Canyon Trestle.
1.3
mi
Distance
134
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViewsWildlife
Access Issues
The Trestle Recreation Area is closed from sundown to 9am.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.27mi
Distance
134ft
Elevation Gain
311ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
8,596ft
High Point
8,309ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail can be accessed by a couple of different points or junctions within the area. To do the trail in its totality, start at the TH of T5001A just east of the recreation area off of Hwy 84. Following T5001A, you'll come to a junction in which you'll continue right on restored railroad bed. This section skirts Toboggan Canyon and provides great views. Eventually turning north, you'll enter the pines and switchback down toward one more doubletrack section before arriving at the restored trestle that spans the canyon.

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Contributors
Eric Borer