Cold Meadows
9.2 mi
Distance
2,149 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 9m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cold Meadows is a point-to-point trail in Tulare County, California. It is 9.2 miles long and gains 2,149 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Cartago, California, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,627 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 3,103 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 2,646 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cartago, CA · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Tulare County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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