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Recreation Region: Hwy 4 - Calaveras Ranger District
Woodchuck Basin Trailhead
Woodchuck Basin is the trailhead for the Wheeler Ridge/ Wheeler Lake Trail (on maps as the Woodchuck Trail, 18E24 and Underwood Valley Trail, 18E02), which leads to Wheeler Lake and Avalanche Meadow. The trail connects with the Sandy Meadow Trail (19E53), which passes through Sandy Meadow and ends at the Sandy Meadow Trailhead.
General Information
This trail enters the Mokelumne Wilderness; a wilderness permit is required for overnight visits to the Mokelumne Wilderness.
Getting There
Directions
From the Calaveras Ranger District head east on Highway 4 for approximately 35 miles; parking is on the left, right off the highway. Accessible to all highway-legal vehicle types, native surface parking area.
Lat/Long: 38.4933, -119.9808
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
