Near Discovery Trail
Volunteers and staff out working on the trail. View is East towards Prather and the Kings River watershed.
Near Discovery Trail
Beautiful oak woodlands in the spring.

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Discovery Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A private access trail through oak woodlands along volcanic table mountains.
3.2
mi
Distance
990
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
The Ruth McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve is owned and managed by the Sierra Foothill Conservancy. Access is by permission and for members.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.2mi
Distance
990ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,727ft
High Point
768ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead at the gate, follow the dirt road north as it winds its way up through oak woodlands. Be sure to leave all gates and fence crossings as you found them. The road will then come to a T-intersection with an old SJ&E railroad bed. Turn left and follow to the cattle troughs. Leave the doubletrack and head uphill on the singletrack. The grade will begin to increase, with the steepest section going up onto the table from the saddle. Enjoy expansive views of the High Sierra to the East and the San Joaquin River/Millerton Lake to the West.

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Contributors
Brian Fagundes