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Star Mountain

Mountain in California · 6,053 ft

6,053 ft
Elevation
1,070 ft
Prominence
5.7 mi
Hike length one way
40.2592, -123.0089
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Star Mountain

5.7 mi
one way
1,293 ft
of ascent
4 h 59 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

5,768 ft5.7 mi · 6,073 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
5.7 mi on foot · ↑ 1,293 ft · about 4 h 59 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2West Low Gap
marked trailhead · south of the peak
about 13.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Star Mountain?

Star Mountain is 6,053 ft above sea level and lies in California. Its prominence is 1,070 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Star Mountain?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.7 mi one way with 1,293 ft of ascent. Expect around 4 h 59 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Star Mountain?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 5.7 mi on foot · ↑ 1,293 ft · about 4 h 59 min round trip. Alternative: West Low Gap (south of the peak) (about 13.9 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Star Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Star Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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