Recreation Region: Mokelumne Wilderness

Munson Meadow Trail

This 9.1 mile trail to Camp Irene traverses open forests and meadows for 5 miles to Munson Meadow, then another 4.1 miles through forest and brushy terrain before meeting the Mokelumne River.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

17E27

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

A Wilderness Permit is required for overnight camping in the Mokelumne Wilderness.
Mokelumne Wilderness web site

Campfires are NOT allowed anywhere in the Mokelumne Wilderness (Forest Order 03-23-10). The Campfire permit covers your camp stove and lanterns and must be carried to use an “on and off” switch style gas camp stove.

Photo of entrance of the Amador Ranger District Office.

Address: 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95667
Phone: (209) 259-3774
Hours: 8 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

Access to the trailhead is from Hungalelti Ridge, south of Highway 88. The Hungalelti Ridge (Mud Lake) Road begins on Highway 88 across from Tragedy Springs. Check with Amador Ranger Station for current vehicle access restrictions.