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Nelson Trail

Current Conditions
For Western Divide Ranger District recreation information, please call 559-539-2607

31E30 The Nelson trail is 3.6 miles long. It begins at End Of Tc Nelson Dr. In Mcintyre Tract and ends at 31E14. The trail is open for the following uses: Mountain Biking, horse back riding, hiking. This trail travels from Quaking Aspen to Camp Nelson. Starting just below Quaking Aspen on State Hwy 190 it drops steeply down to the Tule River. It then descends at a more gradual grade passing through the Wheel Meadow and McIntyre giant sequoia groves adjacent to the Tule River. Fishing is available along most of the trail, except for the upper portion. The Upper portions were heavily impacted by the fire. Not recently maintained. Due to recent fires and flooding, the trail may have washouts, downed trees, and intermittently disappear.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

31E30

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

May - November Weather Depending

No Fee

No permit is needed.

No

Contact Name: Western Divide Ranger District

Contact Phone: 559-539-2607

Photo of the Western Divide Ranger District Office taken 6/24/2025

Address: 32588 Highway 190 Springville, CA 93265
Phone: 559-539-2607
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated August 31, 2026