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1.4 miles
Distance
369 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
367 ft
Altitude change
6,271 ft
Altitude min
6,271 ft
Altitude start
6,637 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
115 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
Crane Flat Fire Road Details
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Riding AreaYosemite
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
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- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
The Crane Flat Fire Road climbs moderately from the Big Oak Flat Road to the Crane Flat Lookout and Heli-base, a tourist-friendly facility housing active NPS fire crews. The narrow paved road is an interesting climb and a quick but fun descent.
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- Last: Apr 23, 2025
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(37.747430, -119.803190)
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- Crane Flat South Landing Road 292 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crane Flat Fire Road
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Where is Crane Flat Fire Road located?
Crane Flat Fire Road is located in Yosemite, California, United States. It is part of the Yosemite trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.74743, -119.80319.
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What is the elevation gain for Crane Flat Fire Road?
Crane Flat Fire Road has 369 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,271 ft to 6,638 ft.
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Is Crane Flat Fire Road a point to point trail?
Crane Flat Fire Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Crane Flat Fire Road?
Crane Flat Fire Road is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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