A memorable road trip to Pilot Peak in California
Usa, north-america
2.2 km
1,833 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Pilot Peak in Yosemite National Park is calling your name! Perched right on the border of Mariposa and Tuolumne counties in California, this peak hits an impressive 6,013 feet.
Getting there is half the fun – Forest Road 2S04 is a completely unpaved path that winds its way to the top, but be warned: you'll need a 4x4 to tackle this beast! It’s usually closed from mid-December to mid-April, so plan accordingly.
This 1.36-mile climb is a leg burner, gaining almost 650 feet in elevation with some seriously steep sections hitting a 12% grade. At the summit, you're rewarded with killer views and a fire lookout tower. This drive to Columbia Ridge is wild! Just remember to breathe and enjoy the ride.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 2.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,833 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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