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Recreation Region: Hume Lake Ranger District

Big Meadow Winter Trailhead

During the winter months, this location provides for many types of recreation. One can park here and begin a day of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, or snowmobiling. Sharing the forest is necessary on most of the cross country ski, snowshoe and snowmobile routes. Recommendations: Be courteous and respectful to allow all forest visitors to safely enjoy their winter travel.  Operate snowmobiles at minimum speed near skiers or snowshoers. Maintain minimum speed until you are well beyond those on foot. Snowmobiles are limited to the forest roads, and not permitted on cross-country only ski trails.

All snowmobiles are required to be registered with the state and have a current "Green Sticker" affixed to the vehicle. Snowmobiling is not allowed in Wilderness Areas or on trails designated for cross-country skiing. All snowmobile routes & trails are open to cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snow play.

Reservations

General Information

Forest Service Road (14S11) is closed in the winter. Hikers, cyclist, and horseback are allowed. With snowfall the road becomes a winter trail for snow mobiles and other tracked vehicles, skiing, and snowshoeing. 

Restrictions are posted, but check at the Ranger Station for full information.

No fees are required for this site

Contact Name: Hume Lake Ranger District Office

Contact Phone: 559-338-2251

Photo of Hume Lake Ranger District taken June 24, 2025

Address: 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621
Phone: 559-338-2251
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.69976

Longitude: -118.87474

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 4, 2025