Sequoia National Park
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Mineral King to Little Five Lakes Trail
Three Rivers, California
28.2 mi
/ 8737 ft gain
Mineral King to Little Five Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.
Sawtooth Pass Trail
Three Rivers, California
12.29 mi
/ 4180 ft gain
Sawtooth Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.
Backpack to Crystal Lakes
Three Rivers, California
5.0
9.8 mi
/ 2200 ft gain
The trail to Crystal Lakes begins at the Timber Gap/Sawtooth Trailhead (7,800 feet elevation), which is located at the end of Mineral King Valley Rd. The trail immediately ascends through a meadow boasting dramatic alpine views and a roaring waterfall. Eventually you'll cross Monarch Creek and begin a series of switchbacks that leads you through a red fir forest. The trail then levels for a sh...
Backpack the Little Five & Big Five Lakes Loop
Three Rivers, California
5.0
26.5 mi
/ 10000 ft gain
Day 1: A long, rewarding day. Over the course of 11.5 miles you will complete around 10,000ft of elevation change. To start, park the car at the Sawtooth-Monarch Trailhead (7500ft) and begin on the trail, immediately ascending to Timber Gap (9500ft). Once at the gap, the trail makes it's way down in to a Valley as it follows a series of endless switchbacks. After crossing creek, you will beg...
Hike to Lower Monarch Lake
Three Rivers, California
5.0
8.4 mi
The drive takes about 90 minutes to get to the trailhead from Three Rivers, CA so plan accordingly and make sure you get there early. Lower Mineral Lake is located below Sawtooth Peak in Sequoia National Park.Once you're parked and ready to jump on the trail, head to the Sawtooth Trailhead. You'll immediately feel your hear racing as you climb switchbacks for the fisrt 3/4 of a mil. When you co...
Mineral King Loop
Three Rivers, California
36.92 mi
/ 10548 ft gain
Mineral King Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.
Farewell Gap Trail
Three Rivers, California
12.36 mi
/ 2884 ft gain
Farewell Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.
First Mosquito Lake Trail
Three Rivers, California
6.64 mi
/ 2008 ft gain
First Mosquito Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Three Rivers, California.
White Chief Canyon Trail
Three Rivers, California
7.35 mi
/ 2228 ft gain
White Chief Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Three Rivers, California.
Places to stay
Sequoia National Park, California
Buckeye Flat Campground
Overview
Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. The campground sits at an ele...
Sequoia National Park, California
Lodgepole Campground Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park
Overview
Lodgepole Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sier...
Sequoia National Park, California
Potwisha Campground
Overview
Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attra...
Three Rivers, California
Dorst Creek Campground Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park
Overview
Dorst Creek Campground is located in the breathtaking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sie...
Springville, California
Mountain Home Guard Station Cabin
Overview
The Mountain Home Guard Station not available for reservations.
The Mountain Home Guard Station sits in a cluster of firs, pine...
Springville, California
Grouse Valley
Overview
Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The facility is a complex of two...
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