Near Point Mariah Hiking Trail
Wildflowers carpet the Big Ben Trail in Royal Gorge.
Near Point Mariah Hiking Trail
Hiking through sierra meadow on Hellman's Way trail in the Royal Gorge area.
Near Point Mariah Hiking Trail
Hikers at Mariah Point enjoy the view of the Royal Gorge of the American River.
Near Point Mariah Hiking Trail
Palisade Peak pokes through the trees when seen from the Castle Pass Trail in Royal Gorge.

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Point Mariah Hiking Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A singletrack out and back trail leading to Mariah Point which overlooks the Royal Gorge of American River.
4.1
mi
Distance
574
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.09mi
Distance
574ft
Elevation Gain
708ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
7,135ft
High Point
6,760ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is part of the Royal Gorge ski trails in the winter and is a popular hiking trail in the summer. It is part of a network of connected trails that access the open space area in the southern Donner Summit area. The tread of the trail is well worn and easy to follow out to the rocky promontory that is Mariah Pt. The view from the point of the Pacific Crest, American River headwaters basin, and the Royal Gorge is spectacular. As the name implies, the point can be quite windy at times.

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Contributors
George Lamson