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Bell Meadow TH
Area Status: Closed
Bell Meadow 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). |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Parking |
| Fees: | No fee for a Wilderness Permit |
| Permit Info: | A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping within the Wilderness. |
| Open Season: | May - December |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Read your Wilderness Permit for regulations. |
| Water: | No Water |
| Restroom: | No Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Information board at trailhead. |
|---|---|
| Parking: | Parking is on native dirt surface. |
Featured Events
- Open Comment Period for State OHV Grants
Date(s): Mar 4, 2024 - May 7, 2024 - Fungi of the Central Sierra
Date(s): Apr 25, 2024 - Earth Day Clean up at Pinecrest Lake
Date(s): May 4, 2024
Location
Latitude :
38.168228
Longitude :
-119.943020
Elevation :
7,545 feet
