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California

Bowman Mountain

4.1 mi

Distance

322 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 32m

Est. Time

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Bowman Mountain Trail is a 4.1-mile out-and-back trail located in the Sierra Nevada region of Northern California. It features a dirt surface and boasts an elevation range from 1,822 meters to 2,099 meters, providing a moderate challenge with a total elevation gain of 322 feet. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this trail offers a natural setting typical of the Sierra Nevada mountains, likely featuring conifer forest terrains and mountain vistas.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainpotential for snow at higher elevations

Elevation Profile

Min:1,822 ft
Max:2,099 ft
106 ft
347 ft
1,822 ft1,914 ft2,007 ft2,099 ft0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi3.0 mi4.0 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingmountain vistas

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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