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The Best Hiking in Madera County

Looking for the best hiking in Madera County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Madera County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Madera County

  • Madera County, California

    Norris Trailhead to Jackass Lakes

    5.02 mi / 1234 ft gain
    Norris Trailhead to Jackass Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Bass Lake, California

    Camp at Greys Mountain Campground

    / 5293 ft gain
    From Greys Mountain Campground, Sierra National Forest is your oyster! Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. The campground has vault toilets and (sometimes) potable wate...
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  • Bass Lake, California

    Shuteye Peak Trail

    13.3 mi / 2507 ft gain
    Shuteye Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near North Fork, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Bull Buck Loop

    0.72 mi / 112 ft gain
    Bull Buck Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Camp at Nelder Grove Campground in Sierra National Forest

    0 mi / 0 ft gain
    Sites are located along Willow Creek with plenty of shape. Right out of the campground you can hike nearby Bull Buck Trail and discover the giant sequoia trees. This is a first-come first-serve campground so arrive early.Directions: Take Hwy 41 north from Fresno; continue thru Oakhurst to Sky Ran...
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Chimney Trail Loop

    1.62 mi / 318 ft gain
    Chimney Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Chimney Trail and Bull Buck Loop

    1.8 mi / 371 ft gain
    Chimney Trail and Bull Buck Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fish Camp, California.
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  • Bass Lake, California

    Angel Falls via Willow Creek Trail

    3.03 mi / 630 ft gain
    Angel Falls via Willow Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bass Lake, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Hike the Shadow of the Giants Trail

    4.0
    1.1 mi / 85 ft gain
    The Shadow of the Giants National Recreation trail is an amazing 1.1 mile self-guided hike through the heart of Nelder Grove. Take Hwy 41 north from Fresno; continue thru Oakhurst to Sky Ranch Road (6S10 or Forest Road 10) travel approx. 5 miles to Nelder Grove, when you reach the camp area take ...
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Shadow of the Giants

    1.09 mi / 174 ft gain
    Shadow of the Giants is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Camp at Fresno Dome Campground

    / 6433 ft gain
    A great day hike from this campground is to the top of nearby Fresno Dome. Fresno Dome is a great location to picnic, watch the sunset, star gaze, or simply to relax and breathe some fresh air. The trailhead is conveniently in the campground.  Fresno Dome Campground operates on a first-come, firs...
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Fresno Dome

    1.52 mi / 184 ft gain
    Fresno Dome is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Bass Lake, California

    Climb and Camp at Shuteye Ridge

    5.0
    The Journey to your final destination can get a little tricky once you get on the dirt roads. From the Bay Area it will take you about 3 hours to get into Oakhurst, then another hour to get to the Wilderness Area simply because of the windy and not maintained roads. On that note I would suggest t...
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Way of the Mono Trail

    0.56 mi / 236 ft gain
    Way of the Mono Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bass Lake, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Goat Mountain Forest Road

    4.24 mi / 676 ft gain
    Goat Mountain Forest Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Oakhurst, California.
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  • Oakhurst, California

    Camp at Big Sandy Campground

    This campground is a great location to stay if you wish to do a day trip into Yosemite National Park or Sequoia National Park. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each camp site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The campground provides bathrooms, bu...
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