South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

Total Miles
5.1

Elevation

1,497.64 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This trail is a great spot to retreat for the weekend. The trail follows the South Fork of the Stanislaus from 4N01 (Frasier Flat) to the inlet of Lyons Reservoir. You can no longer get all the way to the reservoir as it has been gated off, so this is an in-and-back-out trail. The trail is sometimes muddy and has a few rough spots that can be done by an experienced driver in a 4x4 vehicle with no problem. Just about every right turn off of the main trail leads to a camping spot near the river, and there are tons of beautiful spots to enjoy. Pack it in, pack it out.

Photos of South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)
South Fork Stanislaus River Trail (4N90)

Difficulty

In spring and early summer, there are usually some mud holes throughout the trail but they can usually be avoided. There are some rocky sections and spots with holes where articulation is key, but the trail all in all is not a difficult trail. This is not an OHV trail.

History

Sugar Pine Rail Road grade

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Kyle Nguyen
Jul 03, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Posted Sign
Neil Laxamana
Jun 22, 2024
2003 Mercedes G-Class
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Kyle S
Jun 08, 2024
2016 Ford F-Series
Open
Muddy/Wet
Lee Bendo
May 11, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Trail itself is muddy in some sections. This specific spot — Steep, narrow, hairpins, will get pinstripes if not careful. First couple nights, me and my buddy’s rig, a gladiator down the river a bit. That was it. Last night a group several rigs showed up. Oddball bunch, might’ve been an fb group meetup or church outing….

Access Description

Turn off Highway 108 just before Cold Springs. Take a left on Frasier Flat Road (4N01). Drive down the road almost to the river it is the last left before the river. (4N90)

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