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Trails
Trails in Sequoia National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
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High Sierra Trail
Crescent Meadow to Whitney: granite, hot springs, big sky
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John Muir Trail
Forester Pass to Whitney: the JMT’s high, airy finish in Sequoia
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Sherman Tree Trail
Paved stroll to Earth’s largest tree, with a huff on the way back.
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Congress Trail
Paved sequoia loop past the President, House, and Senate
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Giant Forest Loop Trail
Big tree sampler linking Sherman, Congress, meadows, and quiet groves
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Big Five Lakes Trail
Hard, high Sierra loop linking the Big and Little Five lake basins
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Moro Rock Trail
Short, steep stair climb to sweeping Great Western Divide views
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General Sherman Tree Trail
Short paved walk to the world’s largest tree—downhill out, uphill back
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Hump Trail
Steep, forested alternative to Watchtower to Heather, Emerald, Pear.
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Lakes Trail to Pear Lake
High Sierra lake hop with cliffy views via the Watchtower
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Alta Peak Trail
Big Sierra views, ancient foxtails, and a spicy summit finish
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Army Pass Trail
High Sierra crest crossing with huge views and flower-filled switchbacks
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Upper Big Five Lakes Trail
Quieter, view-rich alpine basins off Mineral King’s classic loop
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Mineral King Loop
Big passes, blue lakes, and solitude in a rugged Sierra loop
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Crescent Meadow Loop
Shady sequoia loop with meadow views and frequent wildlife moments
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Little Baldy Trail
Quieter granite dome with big 360-degree views for modest effort
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Lost Canyon Trail
A mellow granite canyon to jaw-dropping passes and alpine lakes
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Tokopah Falls Trail
Easy riverside stroll to Sequoia’s 1,200‑foot cascade amphitheater.
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Rimrock Trail
Big sequoias and quiet stretches on the smartest Giant Forest loop
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Watchtower Trail
Airy granite traverse to huge views on the Lakes Trail
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Monarch Lakes Trail
Classic Mineral King climb to twin alpine lakes beneath Sawtooth.
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Crystal Lake Trail
Steep Mineral King climb to a pristine, quiet alpine lake.
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Black Rock Pass Trail
A steep, spectacular climb to the Great Western Divide
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New Army Pass Trail
Steep Sierra pass linking gorgeous alpine lake basins and big views
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Big Trees Trail
Easy loop around Round Meadow with giant sequoias and great signage.
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Circle Meadow Loop
Sequoia-ringed meadow loop with big-tree highlights and history
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Eagle Lake Trail
Steep, switchbacky climb to a granite cirque and emerald alpine lake.
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Franklin Lakes Trail
Steady Mineral King climb to alpine lakes beneath the Great Western Divide
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Farewell Gap Trail
Classic Mineral King climb to big views over the Little Kern
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Sawtooth Pass Trail
A punishing sand-and-scree slog to jaw-dropping alpine lakes
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Mount Langley Trail
A big, sandy Sierra 14er with dreamy alpine lakes and huge views.
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Crystal Cave Trail
Short, steep walk to a marble cavern with guided tours.
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Muir Grove Trail
Quiet forest walk to a pristine sequoia grove with granite views.
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Crabtree Lakes Trail
Remote alpine chain above Crabtree Meadow with faint paths
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Old Army Pass Trail
Steep, unmaintained switchbacks to Sierra crest and huge views
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Alta Trail
From sequoias to high-country views on a sustained, rewarding climb
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Elizabeth Pass Trail
A stout, scenic crossing linking Deadman Canyon to the HST
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Colby Pass Trail
Remote, high alpine link between Junction Meadow and Cloud Canyon
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Franklin Pass Trail
Mineral King’s big pass with lakes, red rock, and wide-open views
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Wallace Lake Trail
Big-mile Sierra granite trek to a secluded alpine lake and cascades
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Mosquito Lakes Trail
Granite basins, clear lakes, and a worthy Mineral King workout
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Alta Meadow Trail
Quiet, big-view meadows without the summit crowds—worth the long walk
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Shepherd Pass Trail
A huge, remote climb into stark, above-treeline high country.
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Big Baldy Trail
Easy ridge ramble to a granite dome with huge Sierra vistas
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Jennie Lake Trail
Classic Sierra lake dayhike with a pass, swim, and ridge views
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Atwell-Hockett Trail
Sequoias, river gorge, and broad meadow payoff after a steady climb
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Tharp's Log Trail
Easy stroll to a log-cabin-in-a-sequoia with meadow wildlife
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Log Meadow Loop
Easy meadow loop to Tharp’s Log with frequent bear sightings
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Timber Gap Trail
Short, steep pass hike with big Mineral King vistas
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Panther Gap Trail
Big Divide views for modest effort from Wolverton
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Marble Falls Trail
Steady foothill climb to polished cascades and spring wildflowers
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White Chief Trail
Steep Mineral King climb to a rugged basin and historic mine ruins
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Moraine Lake Trail
Serene HST lake camp after a stout, water-light climb from the Kern
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Twin Lakes Trail
Steady forest climb to granite-rimmed alpine lakes; tough final miles.
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Hanging Rock Trail
Quick stroll to a dramatic boulder with big Moro Rock views
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Trail of the Sequoias
Quieter Giant Forest route threading meadows, giants, and history.
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Silliman Pass South Trail
Steady Lodgepole climb to lakes, views, and off trail options
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Sunset Rock Trail
Easy stroll to a quiet granite perch with big sunset canyon views
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Beetle Rock Trail
Zero-effort granite perch with big Sierra foothill views
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Garfield Grove Trail
Remote giant sequoias after a brutal climb and real solitude
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Bear Hill Trail
Quieter Giant Forest connector with big trees and frequent wildlife
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Middle Fork Kaweah Trail
Hot, brushy canyon hike to waterfalls and a remote sequoia grove
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Hazelwood Nature Loop Trail
Quiet sequoia loop with meadow views, wildlife, and kid-friendly signage.
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Paradise Creek Trail
Shaded creek walk to pools and small falls; short but brushy
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Sugar Pine Trail
Quiet connector between Moro Rock and Crescent Meadow with views
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Summit Lake Trail
Long, quiet sequoia-to-lake trek with sun, creek crossings, and grit.
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Tar Gap Trail
Quiet Mineral King climb to lonely meadows and side-trip lakes
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Middle Fork Trail
Hot, rugged foothill trek to remote sequoias at Redwood Meadow
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JO Pass Trail
Granite-and-meadow connector with big ridge views between park and wilderness
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