Quail Flat Winter Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,906 ft
Elevation

Quail flat is a developed staging area with a vault toilet and parking, located on the General’s Highway. This trailhead provides access to Big Meadows Road via a marked 10.5 miles Burton Pass Road for snowmobiles. There are no facilities on the road. The road leads to other snowmobile roads in the route and trail system including the difficult Buck Rock OHV Trail. Review the winter OSV map for details.

For 4WDs, access to Ten Mile Road can be found at this staging area. There are no services on the road other than vault toilet at Ten Mile campground.

Getting there

36.72200, -118.90940 · 36°43'19.2"N 118°54'33.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F464648526071797973635346
Low °F262527303846535247393225
Precip in8.07.37.83.61.40.50.30.20.32.43.36.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Quail Flat Winter Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Quail Flat Winter Trailhead?
No. Quail Flat Winter Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Quail Flat Winter Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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