Near Druid Stones Lollipop Loop
Near Druid Stones Lollipop Loop
Near Druid Stones Lollipop Loop
Near Druid Stones Lollipop Loop
Near Druid Stones Lollipop Loop

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Druid Stones Lollipop Loop

4.0 (1 Rating)
A moderate climb with spectacular views and unique rock features called the Druid Stones right outside of Bishop.
4.9
mi
Distance
2,043
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.9mi
Distance
2,043ft
Elevation Gain
2,043ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,922ft
High Point
4,874ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Park at the pull off on Bir road and follow your GPX track. You'll start on a wide, sandy OHV road (off-road vehicles may be able to park farther up). There are no signs along this trail, and at first there are many converging OHV roads. But from the parking you should see a trail that switch-backs up the side of the hill face in front of you. Head that way!Once on the main trail the navigation should be easy. Most people take the Waganobe Trail (32E01) up and cut back at the Druid Stones Loop Trail to round out a nice 5-mile (RT), 2,000 foot climb. Again, there is no sign for this cut back! Keep your eyes peeled, go with someone who knows it, or use your device with a GPX track. If you skip the cut-back, go further up that canyon for some extra vertical and mileage and even more solitude, or turn back.

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Contributors
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