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The Best Hiking in Madera

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

Top hiking spots in and near Madera

  • Fresno, California

    Tom Macmichael Senior Trail

    3.41 mi / 233 ft gain
    Tom Macmichael Senior Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fresno, California.
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  • Fresno, California

    Lewis S Eaton Trail

    7.5 mi / 233 ft gain
    Lewis S Eaton Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Fresno, California.
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  • Fresno, California

    Hidden Homes Nature Trail

    0.45 mi / 46 ft gain
    Hidden Homes Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fresno, California.
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  • Friant, California

    Buzzard's Roost Trail

    1.08 mi / 387 ft gain
    Buzzard's Roost Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Friant, California.
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  • Friant, California

    Pincushion Mountain Loop Trail

    8.5 mi / 2513 ft gain
    Pincushion Mountain Loop Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Friant, California.
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  • Auberry, California

    Wuh-Ki'o Trail

    8.02 mi / 1407 ft gain
    Wuh-Ki'o Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Auberry, California.
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  • Auberry, California

    San Joaquin River Gorge Trail

    2.19 mi / 374 ft gain
    San Joaquin River Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Clovis, California.
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  • North Fork, California

    Camp at Smalley Cove Campground

    3.0
    / 1045 ft gain
    This campground operates on a first-come first-serve basis. Oaks and pine trees provide adequate shade. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and grill. The campground provides toilets and drinking water. Smalley Cove Campground is typically open year-round, but check with the U.S. Forest...
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  • Merced, California

    Kestrel and Meadowlark Trail

    1.79 mi / 92 ft gain
    Kestrel and Meadowlark Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildlife located near Merced, 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

    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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  • North Fork, California

    Camp at Redinger Campground

    / 1426 ft gain
    Redinger Campground is fee-free, and operates on a first-come first-serve basis. The campground permits tent, trailer, and RV camping and offers vault toilets. Redinger campground is handicap accessible. You must obtain a permit to have a campfire. Bring enough clean water for cooking and drinkin...
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  • North Fork, California

    South Fork Willow Creek Trail

    1.65 mi / 141 ft gain
    South Fork Willow Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near North Fork, California.
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  • Mariposa, California

    Stockton Creek Preserve Loop

    3.28 mi / 499 ft gain
    Stockton Creek Preserve Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Mariposa, 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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  • 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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