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Jul 12, 2022 · High Sierra Trail. The High Sierra Trail leads from Crescent Meadow up the canyon of the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, crossing the Great Western Divide by the 10,700' (3261 meters) pass known as Kaweah Gap. It descends into Big Arroyo, then climbs up to the Chagoopa Plateau, and drops down again into the Kern River Canyon.
Trail description and maps of backpack route along the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park, Part I (Crescent Meadow to Junction Meadow). Route description, trail maps, and elevation profiles.
Sep 4, 2023 · The Tom Harrison Mt. Whitney map covers the entire High Sierra Trail. It even marks where there are campsites with bear boxes. This map is the one that the Park Service rangers use, and it has all the junctions and levels of detail you need for this trip.
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Mar 27, 2021 · 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.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 65.1 miElevation gain 15,154 ftRoute type Point to point. Head out on this 65.1-mile point-to-point trail near Hartland, California. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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Jul 27, 2018 · For more on the High Sierra Trail, including getting permits, read High Sierra Trail Trip Report. Click on the maps to open them in Gaia GPS and download the GPX files. High Sierra Trail Itinerary
Apr 29, 2021 · The High Sierra Trail is a 72-mile point-to-point backpacking route that traverses the Sierra Nevada west to east. The trail crosses the Great Western Divide over Kaweah Gap and culminates at Trail Crest Junction with the option to summit Mt. Whitney, the tallest point in the contiguous United States. There is over 15,000 feet of elevation gain ...
