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High Sierra Trailhead (West)

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High Sierra Trailhead (West)

High Sierra Trailhead (West)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Sequoia National Park

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    Location: Tulare County, California, United States

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    1. View from Moro Rock – Tough Twins loop from Orosi

    18.6km

    05:19

    410m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. View from Moro Rock – General Sherman Tree loop from Orosi

    15.9km

    04:37

    380m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    3. The Senate Giant Sequoias – Tough Twins loop from Orosi

    12.8km

    03:42

    320m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    February 20, 2025

    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 amazing spot to begin the High Sierra Trail. Before starting the trek, hikers must pick up their wilderness permits at the Lodgepole Visitor Center, located about 10 miles from Crescent Meadow. Permits must be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov, with a limited number of walk-up permits available at 1:00 PM the day before departure. All permits must be collected in person by 10:00 AM on the day of departure and must be carried on your person as you hike.

      June 20, 2022

      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.

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