26E328 - Bald Mountain Basecamp

3.5/5 (12 reviews)
This short, moderately technical and scenic trail in the Bald Mountain OHV area in the Sierra National Forest sits just east of Shaver Lake, California. A challenging Creek Crossing/stair-step obstacle and a huge camping/staging area at Basecamp are the highlights of this trail. Bald Mountain Base... Read More
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Highlights of 26E328 - Bald Mountain Basecamp

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Water Category Icon Water
Highest Elevation
7347 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
04/15 - 12/15
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
26E328 Basecamp / 9S09G Flat Rock
Nearest Town
Shaver Lake
Nearest Services
Shaver Lake
Management Agency
Sierra National Forest
District
High Sierra Ranger District

Overview

This short, moderately technical and scenic trail in the Bald Mountain OHV area in the Sierra National Forest sits just east of Shaver Lake, California. A challenging Creek Crossing/stair-step obstacle and a huge camping/staging area at Basecamp are the highlights of this trail. Bald Mountain Basecamp offers quick access to the surrounding Bald Mountain trails, Brewer Lake and numerous other 4x4 trails in this area. Basecamp, at the north end of this trail, also makes a great staging area for a run through Swamp Lake or Dusy Ershim.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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5 Waypoints
17 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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