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Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada

Easy hikes and walks in the Sierra Nevada

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Exploring Sierra Nevada on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in the Sierra Nevada. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias — Yosemite National Park

4.44km

01:19

150m

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grizzly Giant loop — Yosemite National Park

3.32km

00:59

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Tokopah Falls — Sequoia National Park

6.63km

01:55

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail short version — Yosemite National Park

4.84km

01:15

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail

7.28km

01:56

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bumpass Hell Trail to Bumpass Hell Boardwalk – Lassen Volcanic National Park

4.46km

01:17

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bumpass Hell Trail

4.41km

01:18

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Vikingsholm Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park

4.13km

01:17

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Washburn Trail to Mariposa Grove — Yosemite National Park

6.70km

01:55

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Columbia Rock from Valley Shuttle Stop #7 — Yosemite National Park

3.84km

01:22

230m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in the Sierra Nevada

1. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias — Yosemite National Park

2. Grizzly Giant loop — Yosemite National Park

3. Tokopah Falls — Sequoia National Park

4. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail short version — Yosemite National Park

5. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail

6. Bumpass Hell Trail to Bumpass Hell Boardwalk – Lassen Volcanic National Park

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8. Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake from Vikingsholm Trailhead — Emerald Bay State Park

9. Washburn Trail to Mariposa Grove — Yosemite National Park

10. Columbia Rock from Valley Shuttle Stop #7 — Yosemite National Park

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