Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks hiking guide
High Sierra Trail
A 48-mile point-to-point with 24,120 ft of climbing in Giant Forest, rated extreme.
Key facts
- Length
- 48.0 mi (77.2 km)
- Elevation gain
- 24,120 ft (7,351 m)
- Route type
- Point to point
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Area
- Giant Forest
- Trip length
- Multi-day
About High Sierra Trail
This trail traverses diverse landscapes, from the giant sequoia groves of Crescent Meadow to the alpine peaks of the Great Western Divide. It crosses Kaweah Gap and descends into Big Arroyo before joining the John Muir Trail, offering breathtaking views and challenging terrain.
