5.4 hr
Overview
Start at the Forest Service Office or at the campground. Stop inside the Forest Service Office and talk to the front desk for more information. Right before the campground, turn right onto singletrack trails that are clearly marked. Circle a loop and then go over a wooded board walk to gain access to a Forest Service road that you'll climb up to get to the top of Smith Peak. There's a lookout tower at the top of the peak that's off limits to non-government personnel, but you can still get great views of the surrounding area. From there, you can choose many different Forest Service roads to continue your ride, or go back the way you came for a quick ride.
Trail Stats
18.2 km
479 m
1180 m
873 m
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Photos
Eric cruising along the scenic interpretive trail right by the Stanislaus National Forest Ranger Station.
Eric cruising along the scenic interpretive trail right by the Stanislaus National Forest Ranger Station.
At the top of Smith Peak at the look out station. View of the forest service road.
At the top of Smith Peak at the look out station. View of the forest service road.
View from the top of Smith Peak Lookout.
View from the top of Smith Peak Lookout.