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Shepherds Pass Trail

Shepherds Pass Trail provides access to Mount Williamson, Tyndall, Junction Peak, and other mountains in the area.

Location of Shepherds Pass Trail
Access Road to Shepards Trail
Detail Map of the Access Road to Shepherds Pass Trail
Shepherds Pass Trail to Anvil Camp
Shepherds Pass Trail from Anvil Camp to Shepherds Pass

Location of Shepherds Pass Trail

Shepherds Pass Trail is located off California State Highway 395 near the town of Independence.

Access Road to Shepards Trail

Turn west from Highway 395 at Market Street, which becomes Onion Valley Road. After 4.2 miles turn left on Foothill road.

Detail Map of the Access Road to Shepherds Pass Trail

Although the map shows the road as 4WD a regular 2WD car can be used.

Shepherds Pass Trail to Anvil Camp

From the trailhead at 6,430 ft travel west along Symmes Creek crossing it four times. Leave Symmes Creek heading south up to a saddle at 9,070 ft. The trail then drops to 8,470 ft. The trail continues southwest to Mahogany Flat and then Anvil Camp at 9,920 ft. Total gain 4500 ft, loss 1020 ft over 5 miles.

Shepherds Pass Trail from Anvil Camp to Shepherds Pass

From Anvil Camp to Shepherds Pass (12,030 ft) the distance is 2.3 mi and the gain 2,110 ft.