Sailor Meadows Cross-country
DESCRIPTION:
The Sailor Meadows area is considered by many to contain one of the finest stands of ancient trees in the Central Sierra Nevada. The small meadow is encircled with large Ponderosa Pines and Firs. The stand of old-growth is relatively small but if you like big 'ol trees worth the visit.
There is no official or developed trail that drops down from the Foresthill Divide to Sailor Meadows. However, an old mining trail shows on the maps and there have been enough visitors to maintain the visibility of the trail. There are no signs or designated parking. Take a good map.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6700'-5600' |
DIRECTIONS:
To Sailor Meadows Cross-country
From Foresthill follow the paved Foresthill Divide Road east for about 30 miles. The undesignated parking spot is about 3 miles east of the Robinsons Flat Campground an the end of the paved road. Take a good map such as the U.S.G.S Royal Gorge Quad map.
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking - Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Save this one for hearty naturalists. The trail down is one of those historic mining trails that didn't bother with good grade or switchbacks.
