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High Sierra Trailhead (West)
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High Sierra Trailhead (West)
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High Sierra Trailhead (West)
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Running
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Jamie S.
February 20, 2025
Hiking
The western trailhead of the High Sierra Trail begins in Sequoia National Park at Crescent Meadow. Crescent Meadow is known as the “Gem of the Sierra” and is a truly …
Traveler
June 20, 2022
Hiking
Western Trailhead of the famous trail that crosses the Sierra Nevada, mostly hiked from West to East, starting here in Sequoia National Park, following the Kern River and climbing over Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, to exit on the Eastern side at Whitney Portal to Lone Pine. It is a very scenic route that can be done easily in 6 days. It passes very scenic sections covered in wildflowers, remote natural hot springs, rivers, and glaciers.
mtm05005
September 26, 2023
Running
This is the Eastern Trailhead of the very popular trail that crosses the Sierra Nevada. At the trailhead, there is parking and restroom.
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Best routes near High Sierra Trailhead (West)
5.0
(1)
20
hikers
17.9km
06:39
660m
380m
Hike the challenging 11.1-mile High Sierra Trail from Crescent Meadow to Bearpaw Meadow, featuring giant sequoias and canyon views.
Hard
5.0
(2)
9
hikers
6.35km
01:53
160m
160m
Hike the moderate 3.9-mile Bobcat Point and Eagle View Loop in Sequoia National Park for panoramic views, giant sequoias, and Crescent Meado
Moderate
1
hikers
1.35km
00:28
40m
10m
Hike the moderate 0.8-mile Eagle View via High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park for panoramic mountain views.
Moderate
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