Ready to climb a granite icon that makes you feel level with the sky? Moro Rock Trail compresses big-mountain drama into a short, thrilling staircase with guardrails, switchbacks, and nonstop views.
The summit serves a 360-degree panorama of the Great Western Divide and the vast San Joaquin Valley that will stop you in your tracks. Bring curiosity, a camera, and a steady pace, because the payoff is unforgettable.
1. Climb the Iconic Moro Rock Staircase
Step onto the granite and you immediately feel the thrill. Moro Rock’s concrete and stone stairway winds up more than 350 steps, hugging the dome with stout railings and smart switchbacks.
It is short, steep, and spectacular, with views spilling open between the turns as the altitude reminds you to breathe…