Merced River Trail
6.1 mi
Distance
102 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 5m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Merced River Trail is a point-to-point trail in Mariposa County, California. It is 6.1 miles long and gains 102 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Bureau of Land Management, it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Bear Valley, California, about 4 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 | 280 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 287 ft |
| End | 6.1 mi | 0 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Bureau of Land Management, 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:
- Bear Valley, CA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Mariposa County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Railroad Flat Campground
2.2 mi awayMidpines, CA
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Willow Placer Campground
2.8 mi awayMidpines, CA
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McCabe Flat Campground
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