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The Best Backpacking in Tulare

Looking for the best backpacking in Tulare? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Tulare. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Tulare

  • Springville, California

    Cahoon Rock from South Fork Campground

    28.22 mi / 6880 ft gain
    Cahoon Rock from South Fork Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Springville, California

    Ladybug Camp Trail

    7.54 mi / 1827 ft gain
    Ladybug Camp Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Springville, California

    Shake Camp Campground to Maggie Lakes

    22.8 mi / 5538 ft gain
    Shake Camp Campground to Maggie Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Springville, California.
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Backpack Bearpaw Meadow to Redwood Meadow

    21.3 mi / 5400 ft gain
    Redwood Meadow is absolutely gorgeous - an amazing reward for your backpacking efforts. This trail is a great backpacking route to take in the early spring when elevated trails are still covered in snow. The trail progresses from the foothills to a giant sequoia grove. The rivers can be a bit cha...
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Backpack the High Sierra Trail

    5.0
    71 mi
    The High Sierra Trail begins at Crescent Meadow in Sequoia National Park, on the West side of the Sierra Nevada range, and ends at Whitney Portal on the East, traversing the highest and most beautiful part of the Sierras. From deep river canyons to high alpine peaks, lakes, and meadows, this hike...
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Hike Crescent Meadow

    4.5
    1.6 mi
    Crescent Meadow is a collection of loops in the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. The trailhead is located just past the tunnel log east of General's Highway 198. The main loop is 1.6mi total. However you can take any of the loops to the General Sherman tree 3mi, Tharp's Log trail 0.5mi, or ...
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    High Sierra Trail: Ninemile Creek to Bearpaw Meadow

    21.38 mi / 4341 ft gain
    High Sierra Trail: Ninemile Creek to Bearpaw Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Tulare County, California

    Hart Tree, Fallen Goliath, Redwood Creek Loop

    7.4 mi / 1857 ft gain
    Hart Tree, Fallen Goliath, Redwood Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Stony Creek Village, California.
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  • Tulare County, California

    Hike the Sugar Bowl Loop in Kings Canyon NP

    4.5
    6.5 mi / 1480 ft gain
    First and foremost, to get to this trailhead you need to drive down a 2-mile, one lane dirt road that is quite steep. It is highly recommended you do this in an AWD or 4WD vehicle, especially since the road can be muddy from snowmelt or after a recent rain. We have a 2WD car but used chains for e...
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  • Tulare County, California

    Hike the Hart Tree Loop Trail

    7.4 mi / 1348 ft gain
    The trailhead is near Quail Flats down a dirt road. The road is sometimes closed due to flooding or snow or restoration - if the road is closed when you go, add 4 miles to the overall trail mileage.  The trail begins across from the Sugar Bowl trail. You will see lots of amazing landmarks on this...
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  • Tulare County, California

    Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail

    10.9 mi / 2185 ft gain
    Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cedar Grove, California
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  • Springville, California

    Maggie Lakes via Summit Trail

    18.9 mi / 3953 ft gain
    Maggie Lakes via Summit Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Springville, California.
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Wolverton to Panther Gap to Mehrten Meadow

    7.82 mi / 1844 ft gain
    Wolverton to Panther Gap to Mehrten Meadow is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Moose Lake via Watchtower and Pear Lakes Trails

    16.09 mi / 4639 ft gain
    Moose Lake via Watchtower and Pear Lakes Trails is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Heather Lake via Hump Trail (Winter Route)

    7.63 mi / 2365 ft gain
    Heather Lake via Hump Trail (Winter Route) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.
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  • Sequoia National Park, California

    Heather Lake via Watchtower Trail

    8.38 mi / 2041 ft gain
    Heather Lake via Watchtower Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Sequoia National Park, California.
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