Near Preston Falls Trail (#19E18)
A snow covered meadow along the Tuolumne River.

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Preston Falls Trail (#19E18)

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Follow the Tuolumne River upstream to a small waterfall.
3.8
mi
Distance
463
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.78mi
Distance
463ft
Elevation Gain
232ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
2,708ft
High Point
2,435ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts at the parking lot behind the transformer substation and loosely follows the Tuolumne River upcanyon. It ends at a larger pool with a small waterfall on the other side and a few good campsites nearby. Preston Falls is another half mile further, but contrary to all maps there is no trail to get there. If you are adventurous, you can bushwhack your way along the river's edge to the actual Preston Falls.

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