Stumpy Meadows Reservoir via Stumpy Meadows Trail

2 mi · ▲ 247 ft · 47 min

Stumpy Meadows Reservoir via Stumpy Meadows Trail is a 2-mile out-and-back near Pino Grande, CA. The route reaches Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 247 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 71/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi4,262 – 4,390 ft2.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: 12N65 38.90617, -120.59737
Nearest town Pino Grande, CA

Directions

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Stumpy Meadows Reservoir via Stumpy Meadows Trail

2 mi · ▲ 247 ft · 47 min

Elevation 4,261–4,389 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 12N65 · 38.90617, -120.59737

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:07 AM · sunset 8:12 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 100 ftTurn right onto Stumpy Meadows Trail, heading SW.
  3. 0.3 miPass Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.
  4. 0.7 miSharp right, heading SW.
  5. 150 ftReach Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 1 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail surface

96% dirt4% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:07 AMSunset 8:12 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 7:33 PM for the 8:12 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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