Hiking Highway 108

 

Highway 108 Traveler Map

 

 

Key Hiking Trails Trailhead Directions Effort Mileage Highlights Notes
A Pinecrest Lake Loop One mile from Summit Station. Start northeast of marina and go clock-wise or start east of the Day Use area and go counter-clockwise Moderate-minimal elevation gain 4.2
(loop)		 Lakeview, spring wildflowers Not suitable for strollers, bikes, or wheelchairs. Leashed dogs are allowed. 
B Trail of the Gargoyles From Summit Station drive 3.5 miles east on Hwy 108 to Herring Creek Rd. Turn right and drive 6 miles. Turn left at the Gargoyle sign into dirt parking area. Easy-
minimal elevation gain		 North Rim: 1.5 miles. South Rim: 1.5 miles Volcanic features, panoramic views to the northwest An interpretive guide is available at Ranger Station. Stay away from cliffs.
C Camp Lake (Wilderness) Crabtree Trailhead: From Summit Station drive 2 miles west on HWY 108, turn on Crabtree Rd (4N26) and drive 11 miles to Gianelli-Crabtree Junction.  Turn Right and drive 1 mile to paved parking lot at 7160' elevation. Moderate- 400' of elevation gain 5.2
(round trip)		 Forests, views, wildflowers, swimming Crabtree Road is suitable for most cars, obstacles may be encountered. Permit required for overnight. 
D Relief Reservoir Kennedy Meadows Trailhead: From Summit Station drive 27 miles east on Hwy 108 to Kennedy Meadows sign. Turn right, drive .5 miles to trailhead parking sign and left to parking lot.  Difficult- 1,000 of elevation gain. 6
(round trip)		 Meadows, waterfalls, wildflowers and swimming. Trail begins .5 mile from the parking lot at the south end of the main road. 
E Sugar Pine Railway Hwy 108 to 4N01- Trail begins 1.5 miles from Hwy 108 at the bridge on the southside of South Fork of the Stanislaus River.  Easy-
3% grade		 6
(round trip)		 Spring wildflowers An interpretive guide is available at Ranger Station. 
F West Side Railroad Grade Begins at intersection of Buchanan Mine and Mire Monte Roads, one mile east of Tuolumne City.  Easy-
Flat		 9
(round trip		 Tuolumne River canyon views, spring wildflowers Trailhead to Hacienda Campground. 
G Trail of the Ancient Dwarfs From the Summit Ranger Station, drive 14 miles East on Highway 108. Turn Right on 5N01 (Eagle Meadow Road). Head straight towards Niagara Creek Campground. Pass the campground. The road deadends. Park in the loop. The trail starts on the other side of Niagara Creek. Do not cross the creek if the water level is too high. Moderate-
some elevation gain at the beginning		 Aprox. 2 miles The Trail of the Ancient Dwarfs is a magical place where the forces of nature and humans merge. Natures forces have shaped this landscape, the shape of the rocks, soils, and trees are a result of the effects of millions of years of geologic forces, weather, and erosion. Humans too shaped this landscape . One can find evidence in the rocks, and soils that the Me wuk people have lived in this area for over 15,000 years October 2024: This trail has recently been rebabilited. The wayfinding signs are not in place yet. So currently this trail is unmarked. If you have questions please contact the Summit Ranger Station, 209-965-3434.