Long Barn, California · Tuolumne County · Facility
This gentle three mile (one way) hike parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the bridge at Fraser Flat Campground. Arrange to be picked up at one end and your hike is either a gentle uphill or a gentle do…
This gentle three mile (one way) hike parallels the South Fork of the Stanislaus River and overlays the historic Sugar Pine Railroad System. Access the trail from either Old Strawberry Road or the bridge at Fraser Flat Campground. Arrange to be picked up at one end and your hike is either a gentle uphill or a gentle downhill. Brochures are available at the Summit and Mi Wok Ranger Stations.
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