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High Sierra Trailhead (West)

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High Sierra Trailhead (West)

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    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 …
    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.

    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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    Location: Tulare County, California, United States

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