Sonora Pass TH


Area Status: Closed

Sonora Pass Trailhead

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Summit Ranger District (HWY 108)  
Reservations: No reservation is required to use this trailhead. The trail leads directly into a Wilderness Area where a FREE wilderness permit is REQUIRED anytime a person or group travels OVERNIGHT. For overnight wilderness trips on the Stanislaus (into the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg, or Mokelumne Wilderness), visitors must obtain a permit from the Summit Ranger Station (in person during office hours or self issue after hours). If you are travelling along the Pacific Crest Trail or into Yosemite National Park you may not self issue your permit. 
Area Amenities: Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees: No fees for Wilderness Permit
Permit Info: A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping within the Wilderness.  
Open Season: May - December
Restrictions: Read your Wilderness Permit for regulations.
Water: No Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: The Pacific Crest Trail traverses through Sonora Pass Trailhead.  Overnight camping is not permitted at the trailhead.

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Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Viewing Scenery

Picnicking

Amenities

Picnic tables: Tables are available for day use.
Parking: Parking is for day use and overnight hikers onto the PCT and surrounding area. No overnight camping at Sonora Pass Trailhead.
Toilets: Vault toilet

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.329827

  Longitude : 
-119.635532

  Elevation : 
9,624 feet

 

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