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Sandy Meadow Trailhead
This trail can be used to access Wheeler Lake; it is flatter and easier than the Wheeler Ridge/Lake Trail out of Woodchuck Basin but longer. It is 4.2 miles to Wheeler Lake. In Mokelumne Wilderness.
Elevation is 7923 feet
Lat/Long: 38.5150, -119.9292
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Calaveras Ranger District (Hwy 4) |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Trailhead access in the winter season by car is blocked by snow and road closure of Highway 4. |
| Permit Info: | A wilderness permit is required for overnight visits to the Mokelumne Wilderness. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer, Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California, head east on Highway 4 for about 39 miles. The trailhead sign on the right-hand side of the road is where the parking area is located. The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road.
Accessible to all highway-legal vehicle types, native surface small parking area; must cross highway to get to the trail.