FR 02N10 — Murphy Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 02N10 — Murphy Peak in CA
A 7.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tuolumne County, CA. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 15.
Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 7.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.5 of the 7.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 880 ft over 7.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks.
Duckwall Ridge stands 1,850 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Tuolumne City, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 59–83°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Stanislaus National Forest, Mi-Wok Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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