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1. www.nps.gov › seki › planyourvisitHigh Sierra Trail - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U ...

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   Jul 12, 2022 · A 49-mile (79 km) hike from Crescent Meadow to Mount Whitney, crossing the Great Western Divide and the Kern River Canyon. Learn about the trail conditions, campsites, permits, altitude sickness, and history of this scenic route.

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3. californiacrossroads.com › hiking-the-high-sierraComplete Guide to Hiking the High Sierra Trail: Permits, Gear ...

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   Mar 27, 2021 · Learn how to hike the High Sierra Trail, a stunning trek through Sequoia National Park and the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. Find out about permits, gear, weather, shuttles, and the best time of year to go.

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4. socalhiker.net › overview-of-the-high-sierra-trailThe High Sierra Trail - A Guide to the Famous Sierra Nevada ...

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   Sep 17, 2016 · Learn about the history, difficulty, and beauty of the High Sierra Trail, a 72-mile backpacking route from Crescent Meadow to Whitney Portal. Find out how to get permits, transportation, weather, and itinerary tips for this epic adventure.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › High_Sierra_TrailHigh Sierra Trail - Wikipedia

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   The High Sierra Trail (HST) is a hiking trail in Sequoia National Park, California. The trail crosses the Sierra Nevada from west to east. According to the Yosemite Decimal System, the HST is a Class 1/Class 2 trail, which means simple scrambling, with the possibility of occasional use of the hands for balance. [2]

7. www.highsierratrails.com › high_sierra_trail › hstHigh Sierra Trail - Route Description and Maps, I

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   The 71 miles of the High Sierra Trail climb about 15,000 feet and descend about 13,000 feet - a challenging but rewarding adventure. The route traverses the Sierra, beginning at Crescent Meadow on the western slope and concluding at Whitney Portal in the Eastern Sierra.

8. www.treelinereview.com › where-to-go › backpackingGuide to Backpacking the High Sierra Trail - Treeline Review

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   Sep 4, 2023 · The definitive guide from a 2-time thru-hiker to backpacking the High Sierra Trail: permits, camps, water, logistics, navigation, gear list, side trips and more

9. www.alltrails.com › trail › usHigh Sierra Trail: Crescent Meadow to Whitney Portal - AllTrails

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   A 65.1-mile point-to-point trail in Sequoia National Park that crosses the Sierras and offers views of Mount Whitney. Learn about the permits, campsites, landmarks, and tips for this challenging backpacking trip.

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    What is the High Sierra Trail?

    • The High Sierra Trail is a stunning trek through Sequoia National Park into the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll pass high elevation lakes, amble along rushing rivers and lush meadows, and finally end your hike on top of Mount Whitney, the highest point in the Lower 48.

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    How many ascents does the High Sierra Trail have?

    • The High Sierra Trail has two great ascents – the first one over Kaweah Gap and the Great Western Divide, and the second over the Eastern Sierra and Trail Crest at Mt. Whitney.

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    Where do you start and finish the High Sierra Trail?

    • With the High Sierra Trail, you start at Crescent Meadow on the Western edge of Sequoia National Park in the giant tree grove. You finish at Whitney Portal. The two locations are a six-hour drive apart. Here was our solution: Rent a car from Enterprise – one-way rental – to Visalia, CA airport.

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    Is the High Sierra Trail more important than the John Muir Trail?

    • Lesser known than the famous John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail (HST) is in many ways just as historically significant as it’s longer and more famous brother. In 1928, Sequoia National Park was expanded from the western section famous for the giant Sequoia Grove all the way to the Eastern Sierra and Mt. Whitney.

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